Butler High School - Nugget Yearbook (Butler, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 196 of the 1965 volume:

THE STAFF OF 1965 PRESENTS . . . BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL BUTLER, NEW JERSEY NUGGET THE BEGINNING NUGGET TABLE OF CONTENTS Board of Education ......................... 6 Administration ________________________________ 8 Faculty ................................... 10 Staffs ..................................... 18 Faculty Candids............................... 19 Candids ..................................... 22 Service Clubs__________________________________ 24 Science Fair.................................. 28 History Fair................................... 30 Dances ........................................ 32 Band.......................................... 34 Kiel House Katz............................... 36 Choral Groups__________________________________ 37 Spring Musicale____________________________ 38 Student Council________________________________ 40 Seminars ______________________________________ 44 Maple Leaf..................................... 48 Cheerleaders ............................... 50 International Night............................ 52 World’s Fair .................................. 54 Talent Show ................................... 56 Honors Page ................................... 59 Latin Banquet ................................. 60 Honor Society ................................. 62 Junior Prom.................................. 64 G.A.A.......................................... 66 Majorettes ............................... 67 Candids ..................................... 68 Football ...................................... 72 Basketball..................................- 76 Fencing .................................. — 80 Bowling ....................................... 82 Cross Country ............................ - 84 Track ......................................... 86 Baseball ...................................... 88 Freshmen .................................... 92 Sophomores .................................... 98 Juniors ...................................... 104 Seniors ...................................... 110 Candids ...................................... 138 Dedication Day .............................. 140 Conclusion ................................... 142 OF A MODERN ERA 1965 The seniors of this class of 1965 have been able to witness the truly remarkable metamorphosis of Butler High School. This school and its students have been able to carry on after the devastating fire of 1963 and persevere through the trials and tribulations of working in virtually half a school. But the students and faculty of Butler have been rewarded with a modern and spacious addition to our school. The fine library has a new home so that it can be utilized to its fullest with great comfort. After a lapse of a number of years we once more have a gymnasium of our own of which we can be proud. There is also a new cafeteria, home economics room, and shops. At the same time the curriculum has been steadily mod- ernized. Teachers are using new books and methods in order to enrich their classes. For these reasons the 1965 Nugget Staff would like to dedicate this yearbook to the Modern Era at Butler High School of which we were the first to enjoy the full benefits. We hope that this book will serve you as a permanent record of this school year. BOARD OF EDUCATION BEGINS NEW ERA CHARLES EBERS President JOHN J. GORMLEY Vice-President Faced with the problem of a delayed school open- ing, the Board of Education commenced creating plans for the immediate future. As the finishing touches were placed on our new addition, new problems were forseen and were effectively dealt with. Aside from those enigmas which arose due to Butler’s modernization, ever-pressing duties including pro- viding books and classroom supplies and teachers, maintaining the school property, investigating new programs, and handling school finances had to be accomplished. These are a few of the things which face the Board constantly. Unselfishly giving of their time and energy, these few men dedicatedly recognize the extreme import- ance of sound education. Their efforts have been realized in the new addition to the school, the new face of Butler High. The Board briefly pauses from their meeting for our photographer. CLINTON ACKERMAN WILLIAM CAMPBELL ROBERT CHANDLER ORION HORWATH JAMES OSAR JOHN SCHMITZ EMMA LOU WHRITENOUR 7 ADMINISTRATION HOLDS OUR JOHN M. BECKER Superintendent The administration has greatly added to the new era at Butler. They, along with the students, have had to cope with many difficulties. Nevertheless, a strong feeling of optimism has been achieved and held throughout the year. With the official opening of the new edifice a great feeling of pride was assumed. Dedicated to the high purpose of high school education, these are not merely ordinary people. They do their utmost to make a student’s stay at Butler High as pleasant, enriching, and rewarding as possible. They are able to realize students' needs and problems because of their direct association with the student body. Our administration is to be commended on the enormous job completed during this past year. Mr. Becker confers with his secretary, Verna Morse, con- cerning a future engagement. 8 EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM INTACT BENJAMIN GOLDBERG Principal DAVID BURDASH, a social studies and Latin teacher, is the Maple Leaf adviser and assistant basketball coach. R. KENNEDY CARPENTER coaches fencing, teaches chemistry and physics, and advises the Science Fair Committee. MURIEL A. BENOY, an English and history teacher, is our valued adviser to the Honor Society and the Junior Class. GEORGE W. BOUGHTON directs the handy men of Butler toward the skills acquired in the field of industrial arts. GERALDINE ADLER is a teacher in the field of business education. She is also the chairman of that department. FLORENCE L. ATHAY, a capable his- tory teacher, advises the History Fair Committee and the Butler Jerseymen. MARGARET G. BANTA is the chair- man of the Math Department, offering her valuable time to teach a seminar. LOUISE BAUMAN, who advises the art service club, introduces her classes to the vastness of different art media. FACULTY VINCENT F. CARUSO as a history teacher teaches his History II classes of the principles of our central government. CLAUD V. CRUM, a very able English teacher, directs the class plays. He is also the head of the English Department. 1965 MICHAEL T. DI ANGELIS, a shop teacher, is the assistant band director. He is also the assistant baseball coach. HENRY T. ELLARD is a member of our Science Department who teaches general science and also modern science. RUTH A. ELLARD devotes all of her time to the capable teaching of both social studies and the teaching of math. JOHN M. FARRELL is a guidance counselor. In his spare time he advises the dramatics club and electronics club. CATHERINE M. CURTIS, our head librarian, directs the Library Service and assists students in any number of ways. ESTHER B. DENNIS is a guidance counselor who aids in making students’ high school years very rewarding ones. MARGARET GILES teaches physical education. She offers most of her time to the varsity and the J.V. cheerleaders. OUR TEACHERS ARE DEVOTED PROFESSIONALS EDITH B. GILL teaches sociology as well as advising the costume club and instructing Butler's future homemakers. BETH GORDON, a new addition to our Art Department, helps out with the Student Council gladly in her spare time. CHARLES K. HARRIS instructs instru- mental music. He leads the band, Kiel House Katz, and the string ensemble. During the course of the year, Miss Benoy, an English teacher, reads many themes. Here she discovers one which meets with her approval. Bodo Semf's attention seems to be diverted as Miss Landis, our German instructor, presents the day's lesson. ESTHER M. HAWKINS, a member of our English Department, advises the sale and distribution of morning newspapers. THEY LEAD LIVES OF SERVICE ANNE E. HITCHCOCK, who lends her spare time to the food service club, is one of our home economics teachers. FRED M. INGOLD is Director of Athe- letics, the baseball coach, and heads the school's Physical Education Department. FEL1PA PEQUE JACKSON heads the Language Department. She brings living Spanish culture to many of her classes. C. GORDON JOHNSTONE devotes his time to those boys who are interested in the field of industrial arts at Butler. RUTH LAFFERTY teaches music. She lends many hours to planning special programs throughout the school year. ERMA LANDIS is a German teacher. In addition, she is the adviser to German Club and the German newspaper staff. ELEANOR LEWIS, who is a teacher in business education, prepares all her students to enter the world of business. FACULTY PAUL MAGGIO, who is a mathematics teacher, devotes much of his time to instructing the driver education classes. JOAN MESSIG is a member of our Mathematics Department. She also finds time to be the adviser of the twirlers. EDWARD O. MITCHELL teaches busi- ness education. He is a big help as the business adviser of our two publications. DINA G. NIELSEN is another of our math teachers, who is greatly appreciated by the Senior Class as their adviser. LEONARD PERFETTI, who advises the student council and the chess club, teaches in the wide social studies field. VERA M. PHILIPPS teaches English and in her spare time she ably advises the Future Teachers of America club. CARL PRISBECK is a biology and gen- eral science teacher. He is also the able adviser to the ’64-’65 Sophomore Class. ONEIDA PRISBECK is one of our librarians who is of great aid to the students during and after school hours. 1965 JAMES D. PRICE teaches in the social studies field. He is the adviser of the able Citizen of the Month Committee. FRED RICKMAN, a member of the Science Department, leads his students into the boundless wonders of science. RICHARD ROSNER, a math teacher, instructs his students in the intricasies of math. He advises the bowling club. RICHARD F. SCHNORRBUSCH, a social studies teacher, is the adviser to the Nugget and the Maple Leaf staffs. HOWARD K. SCOTT, a member of our Science Department, teaches students the chemistry of innumerable substances. ALLAINE M. SENSBACH is one of our girls’ physical education teachers. She is the faculty adviser to G. A. A. club. ROBERT SIPP1E, a teacher of English, devotes much of his spare time to being the assistant coach for our track team. JEROME C. SORENSEN, being the Guidance Chairman, aids many students in their preparation for college entrance. FACULTY BERNARD STIROH is another of our English teachers. He is also the varsity basketball and freshman football coach. JOHN V. TARAS, who is the faculty adviser to the audio-visual aids club in our school, is a valued English teacher. CHARLOTTE M. TRINCHIER1 is a French and Spanish teacher. She is one of the advisers of the F. T. A. club. WILLIAM TULLY teaches physical edu- cation, social studies, and driver educa- tion; he coaches track and also football. TEACHERS PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE DOROTHY WINROW, our school nurse, advises the Future Nurses of America. She cares for student needs. JOSEPH E. YARMAC is one of our many members of the Science Depart- ment. He teaches biology and science. L. A. ZORGE teaches physical education and biology. He is the varsity football coach and the wrestling team's coach. L Mrs. Jackson, better known to her students as senoraadds humor to the lesson while Alberta Boardman gladly absorbs it with much enthusiasm. DAVID G. VANDERBUSH coaches freshman basketball and baseball and the football line. He is a phys. ed. teacher. THE STAFFS ALICE BOYLE Guidance Office MARJORIE MORGAN Secretary to the Principal VERNA MORSE Secretary to the Supt. WILLIAM REINHARDT Head of Cafeteria MARION REINHARDT Board of Education Office PHYLLIS SCIELZO Attendance Office IDA STRUCK Board of Education Office HELEN YOUNG High School Office LAURA ZABRISKIE Guidance Office Mr. Becker and Mr. Reinhardt fondly gaze upon the remains of the Christmas Dance. Miss Trinchieri enjoys telling stories in French to all of her French students. Miss Giles seems to be stumped by nine across as she awaits the day’s beginning. Miss Gordon, an art teacher, prepares a few sketches after school for her aspiring artists. Mr. Vincent Caruso discusses the week’s current events with a History ll class. SCHOOL LIFE BUTLERITES Kathy Murphy carefully pins up the hem in Pat Martin’s newly made dress as Pat Passaretti watches to make sure it is even. Tina Amditis is fully absorbed in her work as she takes notes in History I class. Bruce Shepard, intent on his drawing, pencils a careful point. Darlene Davenport hits the keys” on a speed test as ]udy Anderson quickly throws the carriage. IN CLASS Most of the students’ time is spent in classes during the day, and this year the atmosphere for these classes is better than ever. Many new, spacious rooms are now being used; and the cooking, sewing, and shop rooms are fully equipped with the most modern facilities. ______A Gail Good stares intently at her chemistry experiment so that she can take a very precise, volumetric reading. Terry Tracy and John Allen mold some clay into art. Mr. Boughton, Charlie Tintle and Lenard Miller help Paul Swetz in finding that loose wire. STUDENTS As she prepares an attractive display, Paulette Micholas shows that there is more to Library Service than filing books. Art Service members paint posters to boost school spirit. Mrs. Bauman helps Jane Struble and Dar Sisco with some lettering. One of Liz Ebersole’s tasks as a member of the Library Service is keeping the card file in order. SERVE B.H.S • • • The newspapers that students get every morning at school are sorted by this hard-working crew. Frank Farrington, Bill Burt, Louise Ingerson, Gary Levine and Gary Self are from left to right. Donna Whritenour, Carol Stellingwerf and Kathy Fallon are members of the Food Service Club which serves at school dinners and helps the home economics department. Jeri Witty, Lynn Roberts and Gail Struck assist Mrs. Scielzo in the Attendance office. OF WAYS Allan Capalbo, a member of the Radio Club, brings important news to students of Butler High School each morning. Louise Ingerson is one of the many devoted students of Newspaper Service who find their fingers black after a mornings paper delivery. Art Service members Nancy Struble and Kathy Fallon prepare a colorful poster as one of their activities of the club. A FINE SHOWING OF SCIENTIFIC John Garrett is intent upon his observations as he checks a slide under the microscope. The Butler High School Science Fair displayed its high standards of excellence again this year on Feb- ruary 28 and 29, 1964. The Fourteenth Annual Fair, the first of its kind in the state of New Jersey, included exhibits in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, general science and mathematics. In conjunction with the New Jersey Tercentenary, a Tercentenary division was added as a special feature to this year’s fair. Interested students related science to New Jersey history in their projects. Beatrice Bobrowski took Grand Prize of Best Girl's” with her display on Ceramic Glazing.” Shar- ing top honors of Best Boy’s were John Volk with his project on Wave Lengths of X-rays” and Richard Wassmer with Laser Harmonics in Crystals.” Winners in the various categories were: Biology: 1st — Henry Bielski, 2nd — Colleen Moody: Chemistry: 1st — Beatrice Bobrowski, 2nd — Heidi Hahn, 3rd — Susan Van Dyke; Physics: 1st — Richard Wassmer; Engineering: 1st — John Volk, 2nd — Mark Murrary; General Science: 1st — Karen Tohanning; Mathematics: 1st — Cherie Pettenger. 2nd — Robert Szeman; Tercentenary: 1st — Randy Arendt, 2nd — Gloria Phares, 3rd — Lynn Roberts. Linda Bayles explains her excellent re- search project on the secrets of DNA. 28 Jay Render readies his project, a pet hamster, for the science fair. Heidi Hahn displays her prize-winning ex- hibit Hydrogen Bonding in Water Vapor. ACHIEVEMENT UIjIJillNBSS AND IT’S AIDS Mr. Yarmac listens to Marilyn Robertson’s explanation of her project about blindness. Bob Kaldrovics adjusts a microscope as the finishing touch on his prize-winning project. p-V-T METHOD RC BCIERM1NING iviirniiAD WTIfJJT Warren Mathews and Chipper Weiss, a member of the Fair Committee, examine and evalu- ate a project about petroleum. 29 BUTLER STUDENTS BRING These students helped to make the annual History Fair a success: standing—Jay Howard, Nelson Corby, Dave Johnson, James Miller, Barry Worman; sitting—Lucille Webber, Joyce Wyble, Alberta Boardman, Sue Wyble, Janie Noble, Brenda Davenport, and Heidi Hahn. Heidi Hahn looks up as she rearranges her Ice Harvesting' diarama before the final judging starts. The Fifth Annual History Fair was held on January 17, 1965. The fields of entry were: U. S. History I— Indians and the Frontier, Government and Politics, American Culture-Home Life, General, Revolution, Military Affairs, and New Jersey; U. S. History II— Senior Entries; Social Studies—Prehistoric Period, Egypt, Mesopotamia and Rome, Greece, and General. The Grand Prize Winners were: first, Gail Winrow; second, Heidi Hahn; third, Linda Bayles; fourth, Nelson Corby and Robert Kaldrovics. Special recognition went to Barry Worman for his outstanding interpretation of the Lenni-Lenape Indians, and to Frank Fadil and Richard Kiehn for their excellent craftsmanship and skill of the Early American Printing Press. The projects were judged on the basis of their construction, originality, creativity, information value, authenticity, and research depth. The class prize was given to Miss Athay’s period five U. S. History II class. Nelson Corby and Carol Stellingwerf are care- fully cutting the letters for History Fair posters. BACK THE PAST K Linda Bayles displayed her artistic ability in her project, St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project. Leigh Van Houten displays bis talent and imagination in building his replica of the Butler Public School. Gary Miller, Gary Levine, and Gary Self pause to put the finishing touch on the project. Barry Worman stands proudly with his home-made Lenni-Lenape Indian. While Jim McDonell watches with growing skepticism, Jeanne Ketchel and Joe Bennet try the latest dance. Cindy Carr, Kathy Lindsay and Jimmy Mc- Donell discuss the activity on the dance floor. Art Rezak and Linda Pami pay Pat Current and accept a dance ticket from Dale Parcell. DANCES Ray Capitanelli and Sue Hammell keep time as Billy Poole concentrates on a fast frug. HIGHLIGHT YEAR Donna Ciccone, Keith Post, Barry Wyble and Jackie Regis contem- plate the activity at the Sock Hop. The Student Council sponsors many dances for Butler High School students throughout the year. The school dances are held to help raise money for the Student Council’s many functions within the school as well as to provide entertainment for students. Popular every year are the Christmas Dance, the Sadie Hawkins Dance and the Sophomore Hop. A special feature this year was the Sock Hop, the first dance held in the new gymnasium. This dance also helped celebrate our victorious basketball game with Passaic Valley High School. These dances are a highlight of the school year for all Butler students. Jerilyn Crean, Pat Rugo and Clay White try the latest steps at the Sock Hop. BULLDOG BAND First row, I - r: Mr. Harris, C. Stellingwerf, E. Dean, K. Nelson, L. Ingerson, D. Murray, J. Crum, A. Capalbo, J. Turko, I. Boob, K. Smith, W. Waite; Second row: L. Merritt, B. Worman, K. Willis, T. O’Sullivan, J. Bamper, C. Flood, D. Parcell, ]. Miller; Third row: C. Osgood, R. Gormley, L. McFadyen, L. Bayles, P. Roig, M. Crum, S. Roach; Fourth row: M. Noble, M. Zipperlein, D. Dun- ning, D. Duncan, S. Bauer, P. Lamont, A. Mynttinen, J. Anderson, W. Arnold; Fifth row: M. Robertson, C. Koschoreck, S. Aldrich, B. Davenport, K. Sisco, J. Rotella, S. Flack, B. Scholm, D. Kneelbone; Sixth row: J. Taylor, D. Riley, L. Campbell, C. Webber, D. Miller, J. Dooney, J. Nowicki, J. Brown, D. Murray; Seventh row: ]. Mc- Fadyen, B. Taylor, R. McCloud, D. Rodda, B. Sly, W. Spickerman, L. Webber, K. Worman, J. Howard, D. Johnson, B. Krill, B. Miller, D. Vander Pyle, B. Haber, P. Marion and T. Clarke formulate the Bulldog Band. Leading the band after a long day or before a thrilling football game, Wes Waite finds the job difficult. With a difficult sweep of the field, the Bulldog Marching Band begins a show. SOUNDS OFF The top nineteen, faithful, four-year band members are, bottom row: M. Noble, C. Stel- ingwerf, K. Sisco, 1. Boob, W. Waite; Second row: J. Taylor, C. Koschoreck, D. Riley, J. Turko, B. Davenport, J. Miller, B. Worman; Third row: B. Taylor, B. Sly, R. McCloud, B. Krill, L. Webber, J. Howard, D. Johnson. During half-time, Peggy Lamont and Marie Zipperlein march in step as they play their piccolos. With flags unfurled, the new all-girl color guard stands at parade rest. From left to right: J. Milanic, Captain; D. Sisco; E. Marion; L. Bower- sox; B. Mydosh; L. Kleinkorte; R. Arnold; E. See; L. Gladd; S. Meier, Sergeant-at-Arms. As Butler High School Band steps off at the half- time, it is evident that a long week of rigorous practice has gone into their show. Get those feet together! You look like a bunch of plow jockeys!” Every band member, from the skilled senior to the fledgling freshman, is spurred into shape for the first game by band director Charles K. Bucky” Harris. If the guy in front of you won't move, walk right up his heels!” With the field invariably covered with mud or dust, the band works three days a week during foot- ball season, perfecting their drills and formations to provide a colorful half-time show at all football games. If you start two paces off the 45, you end up two paces off the 45, RIGHT? The band performs at pep rallies, parades, and this year, at the World's Fair. Weeks of rehearsals are also spent in preparation for the Clifton Band Festival. This year, the band gave an outstanding performance of the New World Symphony. I know you're on a diagonal, but you’ve gotta take BIGGER steps! Is all this work worth it? I'm freezing, too, but how do you expect to play with your hands in your pockets? Every band member well knows the re- wards and satisfaction that come with working with a fine organization. Good show, fine show. Take ten. Brenda Davenport and Jimmy Taylor, two excellent saxo- phonists, lend their talents to the success of the dance band. Getting the most from their Golden horns are Bobie Miller, Keith Worman, and Billy Haber. George Siek, our drummer boy,� holds up the rhythm section of the Kiel House Kats. THE KOOL KIEL HOUSE KATS SWING The Kiel House Kats, ably directed by Mr. Harris, plays in many functions in our school such as the Senior Play, and an annual assembly. They display their masterful talent in the community also, by performing at the Firehouse Frolics” and playing concerts in the park. In this year’s dance band, the saxophone harmony is provided by Lauren McFadyen, Carol Koschoreck, Jim Taylor, Russ Sanders, and Brenda Davenport, with Jim Rotella and Dale Parcell as substitutes. Jay Howard, Ron McCloud, Bill Krill, Dave Miller, Bill Spickerman, Diane Duncan, and substitute Bill Schalm are the K.H.K.’s high flying trumpets. Trombonists are Dave Johnson, Dave Rodda, Tom Clarke, Barb Miller, Keith Worman, and Bill Haber. The notorious percussionists are George Seik and John Turko. Barb Sly swings out on piano as Jan McFadyen holds up the bottom with her bass fiddle. 36 Jay Howard and Billy Krill are the Kat’s happy trumpeters!' Daria VanderPyle, one of the Meisters, sings for the Christmas Concert. Karen Shalek, Linda Gladd, and Carol Koschoreck, augment the alto section during this years Christmas Concert. MUSIC, MUSIC EVERYWHERE Miss Lafferty is the tire- less, enthusiastic stimu- lus behind the success of our fine choral groups. All music lovers in Butler know that any dedica- tion, play, graduation, special ceremony, and above all Spring Concert is not complete without a choral selection on the program. This is so only because of the dedication and patience of Miss Lafferty. Miss Lafferty is in charge of all of Butler’s choral groups including: Die Meistersingers, Boy's Chorus, Girls Glee Club, Girls Ensemble, Troubadours, Euterpeans, and The Orpheus Singers. If these groups stay until nine o’clock rehearsing for Spring Concert you can bet Miss Lafferty will stay ’till ten thirty sorting, arranging, and mending with a few faithful helpers from Music Service. Almost every night until five o’clock one can be sure of hearing one or the other of Miss Lafferty’s groups bursting into song. These groups would never be able to last this long if Miss Lafferty were not in charge. Nevertheless, any one who has, after standing for an hour and a half under the lights on the stage, experienced the grateful, over- whelming sensation that the thunderous applause awakens, knows how well it has been worth it and is back the next year hoping again to be one of the best Miss Lafferty has ever seen. Clark Kitchell, Paul Bleigner, Thomas Krzykwa, John Scielzo, and Jimmy McElroy are the singing members of Boy’s Chorus, but George Hoffman’s attention is attracted by Bob KuschnePs clowning. 37 A BIG SUCCESS — Carol Koschoreck, Mary Jane Noble, Jim Miller, and Wesley Waite, four fine clarinetists, con- centrate on making this selection a success. Mr. Harris takes a proud bow as the audience responds warmly to the fine job done by the band. While conducting the Prom- etheus Overture, Mr. Harris cues in a section of the band. Spring was greeted with a burst of musical enter- tainment from Butler High School's various musical groups. Combined choral groups, under the direction of Miss Lafferty, entertained an attentive audience. The wide selection of songs presented a variety of moods to the audience. Musical groups participating were the Die Meistersingers, Girls’ Ensemble, Choir, Glee Clubs, and Boys’ Chorus. Solos were provided by Barry Poole, David Ingerson, and Connie Card. Additional entertainment was provided by the High School Band under the direction of Mr. Harris. Their performance was an outstanding contribution to the program and included solos from David Ingerson and Rosemarie Hartdorn, who was accompanied by Carl Richards. Combined choral groups and band presented the finale: What Fear Has Death For Me’’ and The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Piano accompaniment was provided by Thomas Clark, Rosemarie Van Zandt, Carol Koschoreck, and Brenda Davenport. Jan McFadyen, Rose Hartdorn, and Bonnie Taylor are intent on one of their most difficult selections. THE SPRING CONCERT Miss Lafferty is pleased with the performance of one of her soloists. Hans Sack’s Meistersingers” sing Schu- bert’s beautiful Du Bist die Ruh.” OUR STUDENT GOVERNMENT Student Council President, Barry Worman 40 SATISFACTION FROM SERVICE This year’s officers were: I. to r., V. President, K. Murphy, President, Barry Worman, Sec., P. Brown, and Treas., Linda Calco. Throughout the year the Student Council has been engaged in a variety of activities. Under the able leadership of their officers and their advisers, Mr. Perfetti and Miss Gordon, all were carried out success- fully. Managing the snack stand at football games, planning and giving a Senior Citizens Christmas Party, setting up hall guides for directing students, managing the Book Mobile, and conducting numerous assemblies were among the activities on their agenda for the year. Many of the dances held throughout the year were also functions of the Student Council. The Council is representative of the students of Butler High School. It is functioning for all of them. All the members on various committees are working together for the benefit of the student body. Com- mittees, led by senators and composed of representa- tives, are working for an individual purpose and all have their responsibilities. With the help and cooper- ation of all the students, the Council has witnessed a very successful year. A cheerleader, above, depicts a football player at the Pigskin Ball, sponsored by the Council. Two girls, at a football game, enjoy soda sold by members of the Student Council. Guiding our Student Council were this year’s Senior Senators who were, I. to r., Pat Kotcher, Pat Brown, Barry W orman, Yvonne IVyss, Linda Calco, and Elsa Hov. SENATORS The Junior Senate Members on Council includ- ed, I. to r., Pat Sole, Kathy Murphy, L. Blom, and Robin Arnold. Missing is Diane Burzinski. Below, our leaders to be, the Freshman Senators are, I. to r., R. Sorrenson, J. Fitzpatrick, T. Comiciotto, A. Mynttinen. The pupils who filled the office of the Sophomore Senate included, I. to r., Steve Roach, S. Aldrich, Carol Webber, Diane Van Orden and Keith Worman. Representing the Junior class were from I. to r., Darlene Davenport, F. Salveson, Lorraine Fillippini, and Jill Sharguay. Not included in this picture are members V. Bressett, Linda Campbell, and Donna Hanley. REPRESENTA TIVES The Freshman representatives on council were from I. to r., D. Murray, R. Reiner, Debby Eckert and Wayne De Marco. Missing are Barb Miller and Carla See. The Senior representatives this year were: from left to right, C. Stellingwerf, B. Burt, Carol Huneke and Nan De Marco. D. Whritenour is not in the picture. 43 Lauren McFadyen, Joan Milanic, Barb DeGraw, and Gynith Reardon listen intently as Miss Athay explains a book on the Barnaget Lighthouse in her American Biography Seminar. In Butler High School this year there are six types of seminars. A seminar is a group of students engaged in original research in a particular area. In the field of history there are four seminars — American Cul- ture (Tuesdays), American Biography (Fridays), Political Philosophy (Thursdays), and Ancient His- tory (Mondays). All are under the able direction of Miss Athay. There is also a Math Seminar which meets Mon- days, Tuesdays, and Thursdays under the guidance of Miss Banta. Mr. Crum’s Speech Seminar, which meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, makes up the English group. These seminars are greatly appreciated by the participating students who enjoy delving deeper into their favorite subjects. Ron McCloud attempts to solve a very difficult problem during his Math Seminar. Dar Sisco watches Johnny Scielzo’s re- action to Miss Athay’s comments as Kevin Corny looks on amused with it all. 44 The camera seems to have distracted Dave Johnson, but Nelson Corby is more interested in Bob Kaldrovids reaction to the demonstration going on at the board. STUDENTS’ CURIOSITY IS SATISFIED BY SIX SEMINARS Colleen Moran diligently takes notes on one of the topics studied by Miss Athay’s American Culture Seminar. Gynith Reardon and Barb De Graw discuss an interest- ing person during their American Biography seminar. Dar Sisco doesn’t seem to find her Political Philosophy seminar as amusing as Johnny Scielzo finds his text book. 45 NUGGET BEGINS A Heidi Hahn, School Life section editor, lends a hand by finishing one of the numerous layouts. Where’s the Nugget office today?” was the fre- quent question asked by yearbook staff members this year. The Nugget office had been torn down during the summer, and it was not until mid March after the final deadline that the staff had a permanent room to themselves. However, despite all the turmoil and cramped quarters the staff successfully met the three deadlines with the aid of their new advisor, Mr. Richard Schnorrbusch. After the final deadline for the main part of the book was met, the staff then began to plan and work on a supplement for seniors. This was the first year Butler had edited a supplement, and it is hoped that it can be continued throughout the coming years. The members of the Staff of 1965 were: Kevin Conry, Editor-in-Chief and Sports editor; Heidi Hahn, School Life editor; Elsa Hov, Senior editor; Darlene Sisco, Faculty editor; Ursula Wilhelm, Underclass editor; Linda Bayles, Diane Duncan; Bill' Haber; Louise Ingerson; Dave Johnson; Lauren McFadyen; Sharon Meier; Paulette Micolas; Carolyn Mynett; Barbara Pronk; Marilyn Robertson; Carol Webber; photographers: Henry Bielski; Pat Loughman; and John Policastro. Editor Kevin Conry looks for a ruler be- fore he begins to check his staff’s work. Darlene Sisco carefully decides upon the size of a picture for her Faculty section. Senior members of the Nugget staff are; Kevin Conry, our Editor; ]ohn Policastro; Darlene Sisco; Heidi Hahn; and Elsa Hov. NEW LIFE The Junior Class members of the yearbook staff are, left to right; Carolyn Mynett, Louise Ingerson, Lauren McFadyen, William Haber, Paulette Micholas, Linda Bayles, Barbara Pronck, Sharon Meier. Lauren McFadyen tries to give Sharon O’Connell some scholarly advice; but, alas, all is in vain. Sharon Meier patiently pastes all those little squares in place. 47 MAPLE LEAF An underclass reporter, ]an Bentzinger diligently writes her column assignment. Sue Wyble gives Jan Bentzinger some pointers on how to write an interesting, frontpage, news article. John Policastro, the Editor-in-Chief, types his editorial for the next issue of the Maple Leaf. Maple Leaf reporters are: back row I. to r., Kevin Fitzgibbons, Tom Clarke, Leigh Van Houten, Bill Haber, Ursula Wilhelm, Sandy Witty, and Kathy Acker; front row I. to r., Bill Poole, Rich Schmiedhauser, Robin Arnold, Peggy Lamont, Jean Singer, Jan McFadyen. COMES TO LIFE Published once a month, the Maple Leaf is the Butler High School newspaper. It is put out by students of all grade levels working under the able direction of Mr. David Burdash and Mr. Richard Schnorrbusch, the new advisors this year. In addition to informing the student body of the happenings in the school, the Maple Leaf also contains editorials, book reviews, the Big Wheel,” the Little Wheel,” and the Bulldog’s Tale.” This year's editor-in-chief for the newspaper was John Policastro. The other staff members were: Susan Wyble, news editor; Joyce Wyble feature editor; Allan Capalbo, sports editor; Henry Bielski, page four editor and the paper’s photographer; and Nancy Struble, art editor. The reporters were: Darlene Sisco, Kathy Acker, Ursula Wilhelm, Bill Haber, Jan Bentzinger, Louise Ingerson, Jan McFadyen, Leigh Van Houton, Lauren McFadyen, Peggy Lamont, Jean Singer, Tom Clarke, Bill Poole, Kevin Fitzgibbons, Robin Arnold, and Sandra Witty. The Maple Leaf is a charter member of the Scho- lastic Press Association of New Jersey which was established in 1953. Feature Story editor Joyce Wyble starts plan- ning some of the articles on the dummy sheet. Henry Bielski, one of our harried, good-natured photographers, stoops to snap another picture. Sue Wyble, News editor, looks over the first edition of the paper to see if it has been printed satisfactorily. Working after school, the varsity cheerleaders perfect their routines for an upcoming game. From left to right: Pat Fitzgerald, Nancy Tureski, Linda Gaech, Sue Jean Mier, Doris Osar, Regina Brown. CHEER- LEADERS With the squad looking on, Linda Greensway executes a perfect jump. 50 From the left: Karen Young, Nancy DeMarco, Doris Osar, Sue Mier, Patty Fitzgerald, Linda Gaech and Nancy Tureski pose for a picture. Junior Varsity cheerleaders are, I. to r., Jan Bentzinger, Pat Rugo, Robin Arnold, Pat Van Houten and Karen Heck. ENTHUSE BUTLERITES Promoting school spirit throughout the year are Butler High School's Cheerleaders. Led by Captain Karen Young, Co-captain Linda Greensway and ad- visor Miss Giles, these enthusiastic girls rouse spirit at football games, basketball games, pep rallies, and other school activities. At a cheering clinic they attended this year, the entire cheerleading squad gained new knowledge through demonstration of techniques, conferences and discussions. The new points learned at this clinic helped the cheerleaders improve their old routines and work out new ones to lead the student body in spirited enthusiasm throughout the year. J.V. Captain Pat Rugo and squad member Jerilyn Crean pose at the Sophomore Hop. Pat Rugo, Karen Heck, Robin Arnold, Diane Van Orden, and Jo-Ann Brown ready their cheers for the Junior Varsity Teams. 51 EVENINGS ON Carol Stellingwerf, Kev Corny, Bill Weiss, Dar Sisco and Bonnie Taylor merrily toast the gala while Kathy Sisco tries to dampen one blithe spirit. Wearing a bright costume from Castile, Spain, Mrs. Jackson dances a German polka with Barry Worman. Linnea Blom forks some German wurst” from a large tray of gastronomical delights. Singing gay rounds are; top row, J. Bent- zinger, S. Roach, M. Robertson, C. Webber; bottom, P. Current, D. Parcell, K. Hardy. THE CONTINENT Nelson Corby helps Don Whetham refill an ornate stein at the German Banquet. Some cosmopolitans who combined both song and dance are, left to right, Tom Post, William Dalesio, Henry Bielski, ]ohn Grant and Alan Capablo. Miss Landis, BHS’s enthusiastic German teacher, leads the jovial feasters in a spirited song between courses. Nelson Corby, Carol Stellingwerf, Gary Self and Wes Waite relax as they listen to a German folk-music band. 53 This year the students taking a modern foreign language held their Second Annual International Night on December 2, 1964. The purpose of the evening was to demonstrate those traits for which a particular country is well noted. The affair was held in the cafeteria under the direction of Mrs. Jackson. Spanish, French, German, and Latin classes were invited, and the evening was a huge success. The students dressed according to the costumes of that country which they are studying. Many students worked on the various committees, sudi as food, decorating, and entertainment, contributing to the festival’s success. The German students also held a German Banquet in April. Miss Landis led the students in songs and dances, and the students organized their own German band. The German Club hired professional German folk dancers. This dinner was also well enjoyed by all. y r ' Hill KfHUjrt !ND UND £l J HER QUO? An inspiring sight to all who saw it—the Unisphere at night. A FAIR DAY OF FUN The brass section of the band is seen marching past the Unisphere. Nelson Corby and Bob Kaldrovics are out to see the wonders of the fair. Miss Lafferty and the Meister- singers presented a fine program which included some of the selec- tions from the Spring Concert. On October 16, Butler Day was celebrated at the New York World’s Fair. The musical organizations of the high school and many individuals participated in the celebration. The Band marched to the New Jersey Pavillion where it played the National Anthem under the direction of Charles Bucky” Harris. Inside, Mayor Lawrence Brinster greeted the audi- ence with a Welcome World” speech. The speech was then translated into French, German and Spanish by Donna Ciccone, Susan Bauer and Susan Wyble respectively. The Band played the New World Symphony,” followed by performances by the twirlers, color guard, and cheerleaders. The Meistersingers performed under the leadership of Miss Ruth M. Lafferty. The Spectrums and the Crowns provided music with a faster tempo, and the Jerseymen whirled through a brisk square dance. Nelson Corby was the Master of Ceremonies for the day. The color guard, twirlers, and cheerleaders listen attentively as the band, under Mr. Harris' able direction, presents its program. Mr. Harris approaches the band as Wesley Waite leads them past the Unisphere to the New Jersey Pavillion. Wesley Waite and Carol Stellingwerf demonstrate the square dance during the Jerseyman program at the World’s Fair. With saber, guns, and flags held aloft, the colorguard leads the band, twirlers, and cheerleaders through the World’s Fair. A SENSATIONAL SHOW While playing their guitars, Dave Oakes and Bob Conway sing early American ballads. OF TALENT Dancing, singing, and pantomiming were the high- lights of Butler High's annual Talent Show which was enthusiastically supported by audience and parti- cipants alike. Emceed by Rich Struck, Wild Bill Willis, and Charming Charles Bellars, it was a smashing success. This affair, sponsored by the Student Council, was enjoyed and appreciated by both upper and lower classmen. Participating talent was judged by enthusiastic students. Although Richie Nesmith s band placed first, all talent was well worth the acclaim it received. Alberta Boardman and her guitar placed second with her version of some well-known folk songs. Taking third place was tiny Yvonne Sacco singing some popular songs. The show this year exemplified the fine talent that Buffer still maintains. With all her effort Yvonne Sacco bursts forth with a popular song. Patty Sole apprehensively looks up before she begins her song. Barb DeGraw pleads with Mr. Custer in her dramatic musical pantomine. Mrs. Philipps and Miss Trmchieri listen intently as the F.T.A. club members carry on their meeting. F.T.A. ACTIVITIES Joan Liptak, Elvira Gomez, Sharon Titmas, and Linda Schmitz are engrossed in the topic under discussion. Sue Wyble, club president, calls the meeting to order. The Butler Chapter of the Future Teachers of America plays an important part in the lives of Butler's future teachers. The F.T.A. helps the future teacher discover if teaching is the right profession for him. The year’s F.T.A. officers are: President — Sue Wyble, Vice President — Barry Worman, Secretary — Joyce Wyble, Treasurer — Barbara DeGraw, and Historian — Jane Struble. Besides encouraging and aiding future teachers, the F.T.A. is also a charitable organization. This past year there have been many charity drives. In December the members brought in toys which were sent to a children’s orphanage for Christmas. Also in December there was a drive throughout the school in order to collect money for needy organizations. 58 Joyce Wyble, secretary, and Barbara DeGraw, treasurer, take notes on the F.T.A.’s activities. STUDENTS GAIN RECOGNITION Many honors were bestowed on quite a few Butler students this year. In the field of instrumental music both Louise Ingerson and Tom Clarke received state recognition. Dave Rodda, also in the field of music, was chosen for the Master Works Chorus. In the scholastic field Letters of Commendation were presented to Kevin Conry, John Policastro, and Jim Milo for their excellent scores in the National Merit Scholarship Test. Heidi Hahn, Kevin Conry, Tom Murphy, and Chip Weiss won grants to study and experiment in the science of their choice. This was one of the first years that students have been selected for summer science research from Butler. Kevin Conry also won the Bausch and Lomb award for science. Heidi Hahn received a National Youth Science Foundation grant to study biology at N as son College. Louise Ingerson and her violin were cho- sen for the All Eastern Division Orchestra. Barry Worman and Kevin Conry were selected by Guidance to be Junior Rotarians from Butler. Tom Clarke was placed in the All North Jersey High School Band after he tried, out on the bass horn. Kevin Conry, John Policastro, and Jim Milo received Letters of Com- mendation for their high scores in the National Merit Scholarship test. center, represented B.H.S. at Boys’ «—State at Rutgers; while Susan Wyble, right, went to Girls’ State at Douglass. Dejectedly Jim Nowicke looks up from the slave quarters as the rest of his companions gulp their meager rations savagely. HOW MERRY IS On April 10, 1964, the Latin students enjoyed an evening of fun at the Latin Banquet. The Latin I students wore tunics and represented the plebians, while the Latin II and III students came in their stately togas (usually made of bed sheets) as the patricians. The class advisor, Mr. Powell, appeared as Caesar and was slain in a mock death scene. The masters” had an evening of good-natured amusement at the expense of the lowly ' slaves who were ordered to peel grapes and to supply every possible luxury for their superiors. The rafters ring out with strains of ''Gaudeamus Igitur as Air. Powell is accompanied by a choice selection of minstrels — Linda Campbell, Louise Ingerson, Bill Haber, Dot Lang, Linda Bayles, and Diane Duncan. The Triumphal Procession parades through the Colosseum” led by trumpeter Diane Duncan. Following in chains are slaves Midge McGinley, Tom Clarke, Chris Osgood, and Bob Kelsey. Jimmy Nowicki pulls a chariot bearing Julius Caesar as Mrs. Phillips and Mr. Farrell follow triumphantly. THE ROMAN LIFE! Roman gladiator Alan Capablo supervises Steve Roach’s grape peeling as Henry Bielski watches. Bill Burt, Nelson Corby, Dave Johnson, Carol Koschoreck, and Lucille Webber repeat the Society’s oath of allegience. HONOR SOCIETY Mary Jane Noble, Barb Rickman, Mrs. DiAngelis, Heidi Hahn, Nelson Corby, Bill Burt, Nancy Santos, Diana Obert, and Joyce Wyble stop amid their leave raking project at Mrs. DiAngelis'. At the Honor Society Dinner, John Policastro is pinned by Carol Weaver and Marty Pailes. Lucille Webber happily receives her Honor Society card from Marly Pailes during the 1964 induction. Twenty-six students belonged to the National Honor Society this year. Fourteen were inducted during their junior year, and the rest came in during February of their senior year. Meetings were held every second Monday of the month; however, many other afternoons and weekends were given up to help raise money for the scholarship fund. To obtain the desired amount of money for this fund and others, old newspapers were collected, leaves were raked, candy and corsages were sold, and cars were washed. These students also collected canned goods to give to the needy people at Christmas time. Miss Benoy was the Society’s advisor, as she has been for many years. As usual, she helped the mem- bers plan the activities; however, it was entirely up to the students to carry out all the work and live up to their standards of service, scholarship, character, and leadership. This year’s Honor Society members are: I. to r. starting at the top — Kevin Corny, Chip Weiss, Nelson Corby, Bill Burt, Rod Hamilton, Carol Koschoreck, Lucille Webber, Kate Fallon, Tom Murphy, Joyce Wyble, Dar Sisco, Gary Levine, Mary Jane Noble, Mary Ellen AT WORK AGAIN Maher, Bobbie Sly, Kathy Sisco, John Policastro, Heidi Hahn, Fran Decker, Sue Wyble, Diana Obert, Brenda Davenport, Bonnie Taylor, and Barb Rickman. Barry Worman and Dave Johnson were not here for the photo. As the canned goods drive comes to an end, Joyce Wyble and Mary Ellen Maher begin dividing cans for packing purposes. This year the Honor Society officers were: standing — Nelson Corby, Vice President; Mary Jane Noble, Treasurer; sitting — Carol Koschoreck, Secretary; and Joyce Wyble, President. Nelson Corby, Diana Obert, Carol Koschoreck, Heidi Hahn, Dave Johnson, and John Policastro give their undivided attention as the meeting is called to order. Upon their arrival Douglas Smith escorts Elsa Hov onto the dance flpor. For these three couples — Carolyn Self and Carroll Campbell: Ray Capitanelli and Sue Hammell; and Tim Bentzinger with Laura Witty — this dance was bliss. 64 Undertones of quiet murmurings could be heard when one walked into the North Jersey Country Club on the night of April 24, 1964. Butler High’s Junior Prom was just getting underway. Soon the clatter of china and the aroma of a delicious dinner became noticable, and quickly the guests took their places at the tables. After the last course of the dinner, couples gradually departed from the dining area to the dance floor. Seventy-five couples attended this dinner dance. The Frankie Clayton Band supplied the music for them, and every girl received a Butler High charm as a remembrance of this glorious evening. Carol Stellingwerf glances away from Bill Krill as he talks to someone across the table. At this table Enid Johnson, Jim Till, Laura Witty, Tim Bentzinger, Sue Hammell, Ray Capitanelli, and Doris Osar begin to eat the main course of their prom dinner. IN ALL ITS GLORY Mr. Taub, the photographer, slightly adjusts Lynn Bridge’s head as she poses with Barry Worman. Lorraine Filippini carefully pins a boutonniere on Frank Riker’s jacket. Sharon Meier — vice-president, Heidi Hahn — president, Pat Current — secretary, and Gail Winrow — GAAzette editor, carefully check this year’s G.A.A. schedule. G.A.A. SPORTS The 1964-65 GAA officers include: Heidi Hahn, president; Sharon Meier, vice-president; Pat Current, secretary; and Louise Ingerson, treasurer. These girls coordinate all the activities which take place during the year. All girls in the school belong to GAA, but only the active participants enjoy the satisfaction of their many activities. In addition to the seasonal sports, the girls have also organized playdays, camp-outs and the GAAzette. Mrs. Sensbach, the new advisor, hopes to get more girls to participate in GAA. There are many sports offered, such as basketball, softball, field hockey, and tumbling. GAA provides something more than just physical education; it also gives the fulfillment of team sportsmanship. Mrs. Sensbach explains the basic rules of basketball. The girls listen carefully as Mrs. Sensbach again reviews the rules. Jerilyn and Laura Witty slowly, but surely, continue their travel across the parallel bars. Kathy Sisco leaps off the floor to drop the ball in the basket. igj m With new, lighted batons and new uniforms (made by the girls them- selves) majorettes boosted school spirit at dances and basketball games. MAJORETTES 1965 Led by captain Laura Witty and co-captain Sharon Van Orden, the majorettes perform along with the band during football season. Every spring tryouts are held, and the next year’s varsity and junior varsity squads are chosen. Gratitude should be given to Miss Messig, the advisor, for the help she gives the girls. During the twirling routine Donna Eckert watches the captain’s actions. Laura Witty at the head of the squad deftly twirls her baton in a new routine. Clock-wise from top are; Barbara Rickman, Pat Melville, Donna Eckert, Captain Laura Witty, Co-captain Sharon Van Orden, Sue Hammell, Linda Matthews, Jane Dempsey. BUTLERITES Dave Gravel proves that for him chem- istry goes in one ear and out the other. Bill Poole, helping the Decorations Committee for International Night, twists crepe paper as Charlie Eibs wonders how long the tack will hold. 68 Behind loaves of black and rye bread, Bill Hoffman waits to make the choice until Bob Kaldrovics and Les Weller have ended sampling. In the quiet of an afternoon, Kev Fitzgibbons, deep in thought, contemplates the move as Dave Miller rests on his chin. ■R—“ — Bob Hopper and Ray Bossard use the best card catalog in the area. 69 SPORTS With excellent protection Jay Rogers sets to pass. Placekicker John Grant sends the foot- ball on its way to splitting the uprights for an extra point in the Franklin game. VALIANT BULLDOG TO 2-6-1 THE SCOREBOARD Caldwell .... 12 Butler 6 Newton .... 14 Butler 0 Wayne 21 Butler 0 Franklin .... 0 20 Kinnelon .... 20 Butler 6 Passaic Valley .... 26 Butler 0 Dover .... 12 Butler 6 Pompton Lakes .... .... 6 Butler 6 Boonton .... 12 n Forfeited First row, I. to r.: Coach Tully, Greg Plotls, Tom Occhi- pinti, Jack Smith, Leo Witty, Keith Post, Ray Capitanelli, Jim Till, John Grant, Gene langereis. Second row, I. to r.: Coach Vanderbush, Bob Krill, Ira Miller, James DeGraw, Frank Fadil, Les Weller, Bob Mitchell, John McKernan, Richard Schmiedhauser, Jay Rogers, Bill Poole, Harry Dimeco; Third row, I. to r.: Coach Zorge, Vinny Scank, Steve Malcolm, Carmen Holster, Darryl Brown, Bruce McKeever, R. Bossard, B. Murphy, J. Wetzel, J. Rogers. After turning the corner, Mike Sisco heads upfield for first down yardage. GRIDDERS FIGHT RECORD It was a long hard season for the Butler football team which managed to win only one game in nine. The lone win of the campaign came against a squad from Franklin. It was the team’s finest day of the year as they put together their best offensive and defensive games to shutout Franklin by a score of 20-0. The Bulldogs played another good game in fighting to a 6-6 tie with Pompton Lakes. Significantly, Butler played many schools in a different classification with far greater enrollment. Ray Capitanelli was the leading scorer with 38 points. The season marked the debut of Mr. Zorge as head coach. Showing good pursuit the defensive line holds the ballcarrier to no gain. Swerving to his left on the 20 yard line, Ray Capitanelli streaks to a touchdown. HIGHLIGHTS OF GRIDIRON ACTION Keith Post and Ray Capitanelli, co-captains for 1964, shake hands with the opposing co-captains before the start of the game. The right end, Greg Plotts turns towards a short button hook pass thrown by quarterback Rogers. A Butler linebacker catches the back from behind before he can get started and holds him to a three yard pick-up. Tom Occhipinti fakes out the tack- ier with a sharp cut to the inside. MILLER STARS SCORES RECORD SCOREBOARD West Milford ......... 46 Kinnelon ............. 52 Sussex................ 45 Caldwell ........... 60 Kinnelon ........... 70 Wayne .............. 66 Boonton ............ 61 Dover .............. 56 Pompton Lakes...... 60 Newton ............. 60 Wayne .............. 68 Passaic Valley ..... 87 Mountain Lakes ..... 70 Sussex ............. 65 Newton ............. 57 Passaic Valley ..... 44 Dover .............. 63 Boonton ............ 49 Wayne .............. 88 Butler ................... 52 Butler .................. 44 Butler ................... 61 Butler .................. 45 Butler .................. 60 Butler ................... 52 Butler .................. 60 Butler .................. 68 Butler .................. 48 Butler .................. 42 Butler .................. 48 Butler .................. 69 Butler .................. 58 Butler ................... 81 Butler .................. 64 Butler .................. 47 Butler .................. 69 Butler .................. 50 Butler .................. 62 Playmaker Gary Levine maneuvers for position as he dribbles down the lane. Sensational Gary Miller soars above the defenders to pour in two points. FOR CAGERS 406 POINTS The basketball team got off to a very slow start this season and at one time their record was 3-10. But then Coach Stiroh's team really hit its stride. It beat Sussex and then upset Newton and beat strong Passaic Valley to win its first game in the new gymnasium. After beating Dover,came Boonton,their last game of the season,which they needed to qualify for the Lake- land Conference Jamboree. A capacity crowd saw the lead see-saw back and forth until finally with nine seconds left and the Bulldogs down by two Keith Post was fouled. He made the first to put them down by only one. He missed the second but big Gary Miller tapped it back up and in to win the game. Butler lost to the eventual winner of the Jamboree, Wayne, in the first round. Gary Miller was the outstanding star for the cagers all season. He averaged 21.3 points per game. He also established a single season scoring record of 406 points. Dennis Fitzgerald guards his man very closely. The varsity basketball team: kneeling, I. to r., Vinnie Scank, John McKernan, Gary Lev- ine, Tom Wyble. Standing, I. to r., Manager D. Davenport, Warren Mathews, Dick Martin, Gary Miller, Keith Post, Gary Garrett, Dennis Fitzgerald, and Coach Stiroh. WIN 5 OF TO FINISH Gary Levine stops and sets to take a shot from the foul line. Bottom: Behind a two man screen Keith Post takes his one-hand set. Left: Sophomore forward Gary Garret displays perfect form on his jump shot. LAST 6 AT Despite close guarding, Keith Post takes a hook shot on a fast break. As Keith Post (21) and Gary Levine (20) watch, Gary Miller leaps to pull down the rebound. John McKernan lays the ball up and in for a big two points in the Dover game. BLADESMEN DUEL WINNING Gary Self inflicts a parry-reposte as Mr. Os si, the director, watches. It is the director who clarifies the action and awards the touches. Glen Rock ........... Morristown .......... No. Hunterdon ....... Tenafly ............. Hun School .......... Ramapo Regional ..... Morris Hills Regional Northern Valley...... Indian Hills ........ Morris Knolls........ Jersey Academy ...... Lawrenceville ....... Parsippany-Troy Hills Newark Academy .............. 9 Butler ....................... 11 Butler ........................ 9 Butler ....................... 13 Butler ........................ 6 Butler ........................ 8 Butler ........................ 2 Butler ....................... 11 Butler ........................ 7 Butler ........................ 9 Butler ....................... 10 Butler ........................ 9 Butler ........................ 5 Butler ....................... 10 Butler ........................ 7 SCOREBOARD 7 7 5 12 10 16 7 11 9 8 7 13 8 Mr. Carpenter explains to R. Sanders how to correct a few faults in his form. John Nodtvedt defeats his opponent with a beat lunge. WAY THROUGH SEASON Varsity and J.V. Saber and Foil Teams, I. to r.: Standing S. Salvensen, Tom Willis, Stanley Flack, Tom Merrill, Ted Snure, Tim O’Sullivan, Jerry Johnson, Rudy Platz, R. Sanders, Mr. Carpenter, John Nodtvedt, and Gary Self; Kneeling, Philip Roig, John Merrill, Dave Johnson, Dave Gravel, W. Waite. Missing from photograph is George Maggio. The fencing team, after last year's period of rebuild- ing, had a winning season, despite the graduation of the first three foils-men and rwo sabermen. Under the direction of Coach R. Kennedy Carpenter, the fencing team compiled a 7-6-1 record. The saber team was led by Dave Gravel with a 23-5 record and John Merrill who received a third place medal at the State fencing meet with a 7-2 record. The foil team was headed by Gary Self and John Nodtvedt. Gravel and Merrill will be back next year, but the team will lose Self and Nodtvedt through graduation. Next year could be another good year if some of the underclassmen improve to the point where they can replace this year’s seniors. Maneuvering from his lunge Wes Waite makes a low attack which lands, foul, off target to the arm. Barbara Mydosh, who enjoys participating in bowling, smiles brightly in anticipation of making her third strike in row. BOWLERS ROLL SCOREBOARD Passaic Valley ......... 2 Manchester ............. 1 Wayne .................. 1 De Paul ................ 2 Newton ................. 0 Manchester ............. 1 Passaic Valley ......... 2 De Paul ................ 1 Butler ................... 1 Butler ................... 2 Butler ................... 2 Butler ................... 1 Butler ................... 3 Butler ................... 2 Butler ................... 1 Butler ................... 2 Coach Rosner talks over the season with Ray Bove. John Garrett looks very intent as he attempts to make a spare. Kevin Pilzgibbon presents a look of eager anticipation as he pre- pares to topple a stubborn pin. 82 Tim Bentzinger puts all he has behind the ball, on the way to make another strike. THROUGH SEASON Ray Bove demonstrates the form that has made him the Bulldog’s best bowler with an 180 average for 21 games. The Bowling team had a fine year. They had won 14 and lost 10 in 24 games. The averages of the team were: Ray Bove, 180; Ron McCloud, 167; Bob Anderson, 159; D. Johnson, 153; and Bill Krill, 151. In the first games of the season Butler won one and lost two as B. Fisher had a high series for Butler of 490. The next week we took two from Manchester with Ray Bove leading the way with a 191 game and a 538 series. In the next meet Butler beat Wayne twice with Ray Bove getting a 200 triplicate. Mc- Cloud recorded the highest game and series to date with a 234-603. Passaic Valley took two from Butler with Ray Bove shooting games of 209-218. Butler shot a team score of 913 highest in the league. The team had a pretty successful season. Joan Milanic, one of the best girl bowl- ers, is determined to make that spare. Ron McCloud, a varsity bowler, has a 167 average for 21 games this season. King coming in a far first. He repeated this scene many times. Scoring the sticks after a meet are G. Garrett and B. Kaldrovics. CROSS COUNTRY SQUAD IS KING SMASHES ALL RECORDS The crass country team of Butler had a fine season this year. The team took top. place in the Lakeland Conference, beating both Passaic Valley and Boonton. In the County Meet, Butler placed a high sixth with 161 points, while they were 12th in the state meet with 383 points. Kevin King was the real star this year. He broke the school record twice and continually broke the school and track records of opposing teams in meets. He won the Conference meet and placed high in the state and county meets. In summary, this was a great year for the team. John Garrett, a powerful B. H. S. runner, passes an opposing athlete. The cross country team, kneeling L. to R.: Jack Barry, Greg Weiss, Gary Miller, Chip Weiss, Rod Hamilton, Warren Mathews. Rear: Manager Boh Kaldrovics, Coach Farquahr and son, Dave Miller, Steve Bellars, Kevin King, Gary Garrett, Paul Ammirata, George Maggio, John Garrett, B. Davenport. This photo was taken at one industrious practice. THE SCOREBOARD .... 20 Butler Chatham .... 23 Butler .... 30 Dover .... 24 Butler Kinnelon .... 27 Butler Mountain Lakes .... 35 Butler Wayne .... 31 Butler Passaic Valley .... 40 Butler .... 18 Butler Pompton Lakes .... 35 Butler Newton .... 19 Butler Pompton Lakes .... 30 Butler Boonton .... 27 Butler 35 32 25 31 28 20 25 20 39 25 39 29 29 Chip Weiss, always the strong finisher receives a stick from Warren Mathews. Rod Hamilton rests as Greg Weiss keeps warm. 85 Barry Worman, a half step in front of his opponent, on way to win. DONNELY STARS 15 TRACK TEAM HAS HARD SEASON Tom Donnelly was an important man on the 1964 Track and Field Team. His brightest moment came when he broke the 1962 javelin distance record. Previously set by Barry Barnes at 164 feet, it now stands at 164 feet 3 inches. Besides javelin, Donnelly was also versatile in other sports, being a good man in the broad jump and also a fine football player. As for the rest of the track team, it fared not quite as well, finishing the season with a 2-11 record. Although this is not exactly spectacular, the team played with much spirit. Ably coached by Mr. Farquahr and Mr. Calabrese, Butler's team, in its two wins, smashed West Milford 82-35 and squeaked past Pequannock in the last meet 591 2-571 2. Charlie Bellars and Kevin King coming in one, two. This scene was continually re-enacted during the year. 3m Poised in lanes one and three David Miller and Jack Barry await the start of the 220. With a final burst of effort Ted Snure clears the bar at the height of nine feet. THE SCOREBOARD Mountain Lakes . 71 Butler 45 Pompton Lakes ... 78 Butler 39 Dover 941 2 Butler 35 Sparta 741 2 Butler 421 2 Lakeland 57 Butler 51 Boonton 871 2 Butler 29 2 Wayne 101 Butler 16 Passaic Valley ..... 941 2 Butler 221 2 West Milford .... 35 Butler 82 Kinnelon 62 Butler 55 Newton 731 2 Butler 431 2 Morris Hills 87 Butler 30 Pequannock 571 2 Butler 591 2 HU � ' Under the approving eye of his coach, John Cogan hurls the shot on his final throw. TP ' • ' vr ,- ' % - i ‘•'Cl 87 Keith Post completes an inning ending double play as he stretches to beat the runner by half a step. 1964 VARSITY SQUAD ENDS WITH A THE SCOREBOARD Lakeland .... 0 Butler 3 Morristown .... 8 Butler 1 Boonton .... 4 Butler 2 Wayne .... 1 Burler 0 Dover .... 0 Butler 1 Pompton Lakes .... .... 2 Butler 4 Newton .... 12 Butler 3 Blair Academy .... 1 Butler 5 Newton .... 5 Butler 4 Pompton Lakes .... .... 10 Butler 8 Lakeland .... 3 Butler 5 Boonton .... 7 Butler 0 Blair Academy .... 2 Butler 3 Passaic Valley .... 5 Butler 9 Dover .... 7 Butler 2 Wayne .... 2 Butler 3 Kinnelon .... 7 Butler 9 Passaic Valley .... 12 Butler 3 As he races towards third base, Gary Levine seems to have the catcher’s throw beaten for a stolen base. The baseball team, standing, I. to r.: Tom Mynetl, Dick Martin, Leo Witty, Gary Miller, Jim Till, Ray Capitanelli, Keith Post, Coach In- gold; kneeling, I. to r.; J. Scielzo, Craig Smith, K. Leibfred, Gary Levine, Tim Bentzinger, Edward Whitehead, and Doug Shorter. BASEBALL THE YEAR 9-9 MARK Two of Butler’s ace pitchers display their form. Clay White Heft), a sophomore, was 4-0, while Gary Miller, a junior, was 4-2. Although this years team was composed primarily of juniors, it still finished the season with a strong 9-9 record. There were many bright spots of this year’s team. For example, the pitching staff was anchored by underclassmen Clay White, 4-0, and Gary Miller, 4-2. Of the top three batters on the squad, two will be returning next year. Ray Capi- tanelli (a shortstop and pitcher) led Butler with a sizzling .483 average, he was followed by Ed White- head (outfielder) who hit .345 for the season, and Gary Levine (outfielder) who hit .300. Of the fourteen members of the varsity baseball team Coach Ingold will have eleven of them returning next year. They are: Dick Martin, Leo Witty, Gary Miller, Jim Till, Ray Capitanelli, Keith Post, John Scielzo, Craig Smith, Kevin Leibfred, Gary Levine, and Tim Bentzinger. While the thro tv from the outfield sails over the catcher’s head, Kevin Leibfred scores from second base on a long hit to right-center field. Ray Capitanelli checks his swing on a low pitch which the catcher digs out of the dirt. Capitanelli was the team’s leading batter, hitting for a torrid .483 average. 89 •v a: CLASSES FRESHMEN Freshman class officers, I. to r.: Jo Ann Brown,Secretary and Steve Bellars President,wonder how they can make their first year at Butler High School a good one for the class of 1968. On September 21, 1964, 199 confused and excited freshmen entered Butler High. They were taken to the auditorium, had a short assembly, then proceeded to their assigned home rooms. Thus the members of the class of 1968 began their four years at Butler High. They had four years of study, hard work, and fun to look forward to. Their year started with class elections. Steve Bellars and JoAnn Brown were elected president and secretary to lead the class through its first and most crucial year. The Student Council election results were: Senate — Tom Comiciotto, Jack Fitzpatrick, Anne Mynttinen, and Ronald Reiner; Representatives — Wayne De Marco, Debby Eckert, Ira Miller, Dave Murray, Richard Reiner, and Carla See. The Frosh Halloween party was a big success. Besides Student Council, many of the freshmen took an active part in other activities such as band, Glee Club, and Maple Leaf. All the freshmen were proud when six of them were chosen for the varsity football team. These were: Carmen Holster, Bob Krill, Ira Miller, Bill Murphy, Mike Till, and John Wetzel. Now that the freshman year has drawn to a close, the new sophomores look back and find that they had much happiness and fun. They look forward to taking another step toward their goals and destinations. Patricia Ackerman Janice Anderson Wendy Arnold John Babb Robert Ball Janice Bamper Loretta Barry Nan Barry Susan Bedell Steven Bellars Patricia Bergen Deborah Biddle n Glaring at the camera, Sharon Goldner lets her attention stray from the class. Janet Bogie Richard Bossard Judy Brobeck Barbara Brown JoAnn Brown Linda Brush Robert Burke Frank Burns These boys in Mrs. Bauman's freshman class spy the Camera and smile artfully. Leah Bush Pamela Calco Patricia Calco Alex Ciccone Michael Cimorelli Thomas Comiciotto Michael Conry Garrett Cooper Michele Crum Patricia Cugini Steven D'Achino Charles Dale John Davenport Wayne DeMarco James Demeritt James DeYoung Harry Dilts Douglas Dilzer John Dodds Diane Dunning 93 Elizabeth Ebersole Deborah Eckert Thomas Ellard Dominick Fantuzzi Frank Farrington Michael Fersch William Fisher John Fitzpatrick James Fordyce Phyllis Franco Ronald Games Deborah George Some students in Freshman Arts seem to be distracted from their studies. Karen Goldner Sharon Goldner Kathleen Goodheart Barbara Green Richard Grennon Dennis Grivalsky Charlene Gurrell Betty Hackett % lV 1 Mollie Hague Lynn Hazekamp Jack Heine Joseph Henion George Hoffman Carmen Holster Alice Hopper Sharon Horwath Janet Bogie uses the library facilities to study and do research for a report. Alan Huber Fred Jacyssin Florence James Sharon Jennings Douglas Johnson Janis Johnson 94 Jerry Johnson David Kautz Karen Kievit Ronald Kerstner Martin Kikkert Patricia Kitchell Susan Kneebone Robert Krill Thomas Krzykwa June Kunz William Lang Glenna Lanterman Gary Leon Allen Magie Pamela Majestic Anthony Manning Diane Markoski Edwin Markowski Susan Kneebone seems to be thinking hard while Linda Young is busy writing. Some boys in Boys’ Chorus get ready for the sipcoming Christmas Program. Frank McNamara Thomas Merrill JoAnn Michlik Carol Milanic Barbara Miller Ira Miller Larry Miller Wanda Miller Diane Maros Barbara Masker Donald Matthews Kevin McClinton James McDonald James McElroy Dennis McGrath Michael McGrath Linda Milo Beverly Moody Janet Mueller Barbara Murphy Gail Murphy William Murphy Daniel Murray MaryAnn Mynttinen Gail Nanick Kathie Nelson Robert Neukum David Oakes Sharon Opalenik Judy Orlich Marguerite Oscr James Osterhoudt Sharon Padusnak Steven Padusnak Linda Pami Nicholas Paolini Emery Peine Dawn Phillips Deborah Plog Eileen Post In Freshman Arts Diane Markoski and Janis Johnson produce masterpieces. Bruce Rapp Fred Reichert Lee Reichert Richard Reiner Linda Rhinesmith John Ribaudo William Riemer Karen Rinck % Carol Rist Nancy Robbins Richard Roemmele Connie Russo Rosemary Schiremo Sharon Schreiner Patricia Seabert Dennis Seaman Sharon Opalenik seems to be paying attention to something besides art. Michael Search Carla See Edwin Semf Robert Siek Gene Sienkiewicz James Simmons 96 Gerald Sisco Joyce Sisco Robert Sisco Susan Sisco Marsha Sisco Carl Smith Dolores Smith June Smith Ronald Sorensen Keith Soules Christopher Struble Susan Struble Howard Tallman Guy Tarsitano Kenneth Temby James Thomas Michael Till David Tintle Ronald Townsend Walter Tucker Frances Turner Karen Vanderhoff Harry VanOrden Shirley VanOrden Michael VanZile Michael Vautrin Frank Farrington makes an effort to understand the notes he took in class. Joseph Vinciquarra Richard J. Watt Richard S. Watt Paul Weaver Laurie Weick John Weiss John Wetzel Gene Sienkiewicz diligently listens and tries to take some notes during class. Three excited BHS freshmen see the wide world at the Fair. Mary White John Whitehead Gregory Whitmore Daune Witty Sharon Witty Marilyn Wood Jacquelyn Wyss Linda Young Raymond Fantuzzi SOPHOMORES Sophomore class officers, I. to r.: Tom Clarke, Secretary and Dave Kneebone, President, make use of the new library, as they make plans for leading the Class of 1967 wisely. Approaching their third step on the Butler High School ladder, the sophomores are looking ahead to their remaining two years at Butler High. Their class officers this year were: Dave Kneebone, President and Tom Clarke, Secretary. They were advised by Mr. Carl Prisbeck, class advisor. There were 167 students in the class with six homerooms, each of which was represented in Student Council. The representatives were: Susan Bauer, Jan Bentzinger, Peggy Lamont, Susan Landon, Marilyn Robertson, and Tom Thorvaldsen. Senate members were: Sharon Aldrich, Steve Roach, Diane Van Orden, Carol Webber, and Keith Worman. Among the many activities that existed at Butler High, the sophomores planned and organized two of them — the Sophomore Hop and the Latin Banquet. These will be remembered in the years to come as happy memories of the sophomore year. As the sophomores approach the top rung of the ladder, they will have to push ahead in spite of disappointments and difficulties that they will encounter. They made the best of their difficulties this past year and will do so in the future. When each member of the Class of 1967 looks back on his sophomore year he will remember a year of confusion, some sadness, but mostly the fun and happiness that he will carry through to his next two years. 98 Iva Aldrich Sharon Aldrich John Allen Athena Amditis Douglas Aquadro Charles Aumick Judith Bailey Edward Baker Mary Ann Ballard Sandra Ballard John Barry Susan Bauer Clifford Bauman John Bayer Thomas Becker Lucille Benedetto Jeanne Ketchel, Kathy Pasztor, and Candy Parken await the cue to sing. Sandra Cook Michael Corby Sandra Courter JoAnn Coutts Gail Crum Jay Crum Joseph Bennett Ronald Bennett Jan Bentzinger Barbara Blackburn Sharon Aldrich and Marilyn Robertson model skirts they made in sewing class. Paul Bleignier Catherine Boardman Edward Bode Barbara Brown Darryl Brown Kenneth Brown Daniel Bush Thomas Clarke Patricia Current Kenneth Dalesio Janice D'Amato David Davenport Craig Decker Kathleen Decker Linda Derr Dorothy Desel Bruce Detlef Karen Dilts James Dooney Donna Dow Charles Eibs Linda Elliott Martha Elliott Anna Maria Fersch Eileen Finnegan John Fisher Susan White and Sharon Titmas eagerly wait for the first pep rally to begin. Katharine Hardy Donald Haupt Edwin Hauswirth George Hedden Regina Hennion Gail Heusser Donna Holmes Erik Hov Concentrating on a soda, Sue Landon serves thirsty Butlerites at half-time. Stanley Flack Raymond Frawley Gary Garrett Linda Gladd Elvira Gomez Raymond Gormley Sharon Hamilton Alice Hansen Louis Huneke Karen Johanning Howard Kaulfers Robert Kautz Jeanne Ketchell Bonnie Kitchell 100 David Kneebone Sandra Kugler Robert Kushner Peggy Lamont Susan Landon Bonnie Lewicki Joan Liptak MaryAnn MacKinnon Donald MacLean Richard Magurno Stephen Malcolm Ellen Marion Peter Marion Jeanne Marquette Linda Masker Sharon McCloud James McDonnell Jan McFadyen Bruce McKeever John McKernan Edward McLaughlin Lawrence Merritt Barbara Miller Thelma Mooney Judy Mosier Keith Nelson David Rodda demonstrates his Science Fair project to interested onlookers. Pat Current hurries to her next class while junior Pat Fitzgerald primps up. William Nesmith Michael Noe James Noss James Nowicki Evelyn O’Connor John Orlich Chris Osgood Sharon Owens Margaret Palko Dale Parcell Candace Parken Kathy Pasztor David Phillips Karen Proffit James Pronck Sandra Quinn Sharon Rafferty Sandra Reardon Paula Redner Jay Render 101 Arthur Rezac George Riemer Stephen Roach James Robbins Frederick Roberts Marilyn Robertson David Rodda James Rogers Philip Roig Robert Romain James Rotella Vincent Scank Karen Schalck William Schalm Linda Schmitz Bruce Shepherd Regina Singer James Sloan Thomas Soules Elmer Struble Bonnie Lewicki watches her step as she beats the croivd to the cafeteria. 102 Thomas Thorvaldsen Sharon Titmas Robert Titus Terry Tracy Susan Tureski Diane VanOrden Helen VanOrden Dale Parcell listens to Karen Heck, a junior, point out a Science Fair project. Brenda Wahl Carol Webber Gregory Weiss Susan White William Whitty Richard Whritcnour Robert Whritenour Mary Williamson Thomas Willis Keith Worman Thomas Wyble A group of sophomore hoys raise their voices in jubilant and loud singing in the Spring Musicale which takes place each year. Carol Webber shows Keith W orman that good lungs and full cheeks are essential in playing a trombone. Fred Roberts watches some of the track team while he waits patiently for his chance to run. We’d rather fight than switch,” declare Ed Bode and Tom Soules as they make use of the student commons area between classes. Jan McFadyen looks ravishing’ in her gym outfit as she waits to start her exercises. 103 JUNIORS Junior class officers, I. to r.: Pat Martin, Secretary; Pat Fitzgerald, President; and Carolyn Mynett, Treasurer, led the Junior Class through a year filled with unusual disturbances. Now that the members of the Class of 1966 have finally become upperclassmen, a new air of superiority surrounded them. They went to assemblies with the seniors and looked down their noses” at the freshmen and sophomores. The officers of the class: Pat Fitzgerald — President, Pat Martin — Secretary and Carolyn Mynett — Treasurer led the juniors through a year of presidential elections and the year of the Mersey Beat with the help and guidance of Miss Muriel Benoy, Junior Class Advisor. One member of the Junior Class received the honor of being elected to the office of Vice-President of the Student Council. She was Kathy Murphy. Junior members on Student Council were: Senate — Robin Arnold, Linnea Blom, Diane Burzinski, Kathy Murphy, Pat Sole; Representatives — Vernice Bressett, Darlene Davenport, Lorraine Fillippini, Fay Salvesen, Pat Van Houten. Although Butler's football team lost some games, the juniors were proud of their own sportsman — Kevin King, who broke 10 cross-country records in 14 meets. All in all, they had a good year. They enjoyed a wonderful night at the Prom and for the first time struggled through SAT’s and college boards. They are all looking forward to their senior year, when they will be at the top. Linda Bayles Thomas Bedell Leon Bedrosian Jerry Benson Henry Bielski Linnea Blom Cathleen Ackerman Paul Ammirata Judy Anderson Robert Anderson Robin Arnold Charles Bardi Patricia Bode Diane Bosley Ray Bossard James Bourne Gay Bowen Lynne Bowersox Vernice Bresett Regina Brown Linnea Blom works in the refreshment stand at many of the football games. Diane Burzinski Linda Cahill Linda Campbell Allan Capalbo Sharon Clark Mary Cleary Gary Cooper Jerilynn Crean Pat Sole and Chuck Thompson enjoy ”Apfelstrudel” at the German Banquet. Joseph D’Achino William Dalesio Darlene Davenport Earl Dean Phyllis Decker Richard Decker Barbara DeGraw James DeGraw Frank Drew Diane Duncan Donna Eckert Frank Fadil 105 Lorraine Filippini Robert Fisher Patricia Fitzgerald Kevin Fitzgibbons Patrick Fleming Sandra Florancei David Frawley John Garrett Deborah Goldstein Arthur Gormley John Grant David Gravel Without a gym, the boys in first period phys. ed. play a rough game of football. William Haber Susan Hammell Donna Hanley Karen Heck Patricia Hedden Eugenia Hey John Hooker Robert Hopper Louise Ingerson Jeffrey Jacobus George Karl Kenneth Kaulfers Mary Kaulfers Robert Kelsey Dennis Kerstner Richard Kiehn Tim O’Sullivan follows the music while Lauren McFadyen grins at the camera. 106 Kevin King Clark Kitchell Linda Kleinekorte Kenneth Krug Gene Langereis Robert Lango Barbara LaSala Harry Lozier David Luke George Maggio Thornton Maher Eileen Marion Karen Marion Patricia Martin Richard Martin Linda Matthews Kathleen McClinton Lauren McFadyen Joan Milanic David Miller Robert Mitchell Richard Moody Coleen Moran Kathleen Murphy Carolyn Mynett Thomas Occhipinti Tom Riley manages to read in spite of the din of renovation on the aud. stage. Richard O’Connell Sharon O'Connell Doris Osar Tim O’Sullivan Patricia Passaretti Pauline Patti Richard Penaluna Gregory Plotts Sharon Meier Sue Jean Meier Patricia Melville John Merrill Sharon Merrulla Paulette Micholas Linda Kleinekorte and Lynn Roberts browse through their new yearbooks. Gregory Post Thomas Post Barbara Pronck Barbara Ragonese Gynith Reardon Lois Render Marie Rhinesmith Lynn Roberts Mary Roccesano Barbara Roehrs Ardis Roemmele Jay Rogers 107 Patricia Rugo Cassandra Sabo Yvonne Sacco Fay Salvesen Russel Sanders Richard Schmiedhauser Gary Schoenig Toni Schulster Jill Shargay Jean Shortman Betty Siek John Sisco Kenneth Sisco Michael Sisco Stuart Sisco Karen Smith Lorraine Smith Melvin Smith Steven Snure Patricia Sole Captain of our color guard, Joan Milanic barks an order at the six flag-bearers. Janice Sommers Richard Soules William Spickerman Clifford Struble John Struble Gail Struck Sandra Teets Jan Ten Hoeve During lunch, David Miller and Kevin Fitzgibbons cram for a history test. Charles Thompson Gary Thompson Kathy Tintlc Kristen Tintle Stephen Titmas James Titus Charlene Travers Herbert Turk Michael Turko Linda Ursin Craig Vanderhoff Joann Vanderhoff Daria VanderPyle Barbara VanderRoll Leigh Van Houten Daryl Van Luvender Patricia VanWhy Faith Whritenour Ursula Wilhelm Gail Winrow Allen Winters Ruth Worth Marie Zipperlein Helen Winters Sharon Wisner Sandra Witty Carolann Vinciquarra Paula Wagner Rosemary Wanklin Lester Weller Terry Wespestad Walter White During a cross-country meet, Paul Ammirata races around the track. Lester Weller, Linda Cahill, arid Pat Hedden attempt to understand the fluent Spanish of Miss Jackson. Pat Melville and Donna Eckert, two Butler twirlers, march with the band to Memorial Field for a football game. SENIORS 1965 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS GARY LEVINE Vice-President LUCILLE WEBBER Secretary GARY MILLER President Treasurer Gary Miller and Gary Levine discuss some problems of the senior class with Miss Nielsen, our devoted senior class advisor. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Freshman Year 1961-62 We entered Butler High School as scared, naive freshmen. Our class numbered about 330. We met students from Bloomingdale, Butler, Kinnelon, and Riverdale. There were many new faces and rules to learn that first week. Our shyness wore away and we soon held our class elections. The traditional Frosh Halloween Party brought us all together in a gay atmosphere. Under the direction of our class officers and advisor the party was a big success. The year flew by quickly; before we knew it it was June. This was a sad time for our class because we had to say good-bye to our many friends from Kin- nelon and Riverdale. They were leaving Butler for their own high school in Kinnelon. Sophomore Year 1962-63 We came back to school not as lowly freshmen, but as sophomores. Our class had decreased in size greatly. There were about 160 of us left. We were the smallest class in the school, but that didn’t stop us from joining activities. Our Sophomore Hop, Autumn Leaves,” was a smashing success. The traditional Latin Banquet was organized by the Latin II students. This year seemed to be a little harder and more time for studying and homework was needed. Silas Marner and Julius Caesar bring back pleasant memories!! Our sophomore year was the year of the Big Fire.” One chilling morning in January, the high school was the center of attraction in Butler. The fire damaged quite a large portion of the edifice. The school was closed for two weeks; and when we returned we found the school in a state of upheavel. Trailers were set up and we were cramped into all available space. But a glimmer of hope was visible, for plans for a new addition to the school were passed. Our days as under- classmen were becoming numbered. Junior Year 1963-64 Entering school in September as upper-classmen, we became bogged down with work. Term papers, History Fair, Science-Math Fair, and college boards added to our misery. Accompanying the mountains of work, there were the busy sounds of construction going on around us. Buildings were being demolished and foundations were being laid for the new addition. Our junior play was held in March. The play was entitled GLORIA MUND1. The play was enjoyed by the entire school and the class had a good time presenting it. The Prom, sponsored by the junior class, was the big event of the year. Many students danced through the night in the enchanting setting of the North Jersey Country Club. As the year came to a close, many junior girls served as usherettes for the graduation. It seemed unbelievable that three years of our high school education were completed. Senior Year 1964-65 Our senior year was finally upon us. We were now the heirarchy of the school. Our senior year was launched by the magazine drive. Our class did excep- tionally well considering our size. As seniors we strove toward academic achievements and proudly assumed our position as leaders of the school. Most of the seniors were busy applying to colleges and other institutions of higher learning. Our long awaited dream was realized when we began using the facilities of the new addition. This addition gave the seniors more and better classroom space and improved our spirit greatly. The senior play, OUR TOWN, was presented at the end of March, the proceeds of which helped finance the NUGGET. Many seniors took part in the traditional Senior Citizenship Day. There was much campaigning and spirit put forth for this occasion. The long, hard struggle of our four years in high school ended in the latter part of June. Graduation!! Thus ends the story of our part of Butler High School. This story has not really ended, for we will be forging onward in the future. We will be putting to practice all the experiences and knowledge we attained at Butler High for a better and brighter future. 113 KATHLEEN M. ACKER 19 Homestead Avenue, Butler Honor Trip 2; G.A.A. 1,2; Bowling Club 1,2; Choir 2; Maple Leaf Editorial 2,3,4; Jerseymen 4; F.T.A. 3,4. DIANE AUNGST 16 Walnut Street, Bloomingdale Student Council 1; Art Service 1; Food Service 1,3; Newspaper Service 1,2. BARBARA T. BARTHOLOMEW Pompander Walk, Cozy Lk., Oak Ridge SENIORS DEBORAH ANN BENEDETTO 316 Glenwild Avenue, Bloomingdale Publications Business 4; History Fair Comm. 4. History Fair Comm. 4. TIM M. BENTZINGER 104 Knolls Road, Bloomingdale Baseball 3,4; Bowling Club 3,4. ALBERTA RAE BOARDMAN 6 Ridge Road, Morse Lks., Bloomingdale Choir 2,3; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Die Meistcr Singers 2,3; Fencing 2,3; Senior Play 4; Talent Show 3,4; History Fair Comm. 4; Jerseymen 3,4; Newspaper Service 1. MILDRED IONA BOOB 90 Boonton Avenue, Butler Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 2; Die Meister Singers 3; Costume Club 3, chairman 4. RAYMOND BOVE 7 Woodland Avenue, Butler Bowling Club 3,4; Track 3. 1965 SANDRA BOWERSOX 32 Main Street, Bloomingdale Honor Trip 2; Choir 4; Girls' Glee Club 1. JODDIE BROWN 33 Brook Street, Butler Fencing 3; Boys’ Chorus 1,2,3; Choir 1,2,3; Art Service 1,2,3,4; Make-up Club 2,3. 115 PATRICIA BROWN 26 Boonton Avenue, Butler Student Council 2,3 Secretary 4; Choir 2; Food Service 3, President 4; Secretarial Service 2,3,4; Honor Trip 1,2; Girls' Fencing 2; Citizenship Honor Roll Comm. 3,4. WILLIAM BURT 21 Mabey Lane, Butler Student Council 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Honor Trip 1,2,3,4; Football 1; Cross Country 3; Boys' Chorus 2,3,4; Choir 4; Die Meister Singers 3,4; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Newspaper Service 2,3,4; Jerseymen 3,4. RAYMOND CAPITANELLI 68 Knolls Road, Bloomingdale Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3, co-captain 4. DONNA M. CICCONE 243 Boonton Avenue, Butler Nugget Editorial 4; Food Service 4; French Club 1,2,3; German Club 4. CLASS LINDA MARIE CALCO 61 Star Lake Road, Bloomingdale Student Council 2,3, Treasurer 4; Choir 2; Die Meister Singers 3; Publications Business 4. JOHN CHARLIER 16 Cascade Way, Butler Boys' Chorus 1; Choir 2,3. MICHAEL CHIUCHIOLO 127 Main Street, Bloomingdale THOMAS J. CLARE 3 Guenter Street, Lake Edenwold, Butler Boys' Chorus 1,2,3; Choir 3; Bowling Club 3,4. JOHN JAMES COGAN 18 Forest Drive, Bloomingdale Die Meister Singers 2,4; Bowling Club 3,4; Track 3,4. MICHAEL D. CONKLIN 139 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler Baseball 1,2,4; Cross-Country 2. KEVIN R. CONRY 21 Hillcrest Drive, Bloomingdale Honor Society 3,4; Honor Trip 1,2,3,4; Nugget Editorial 2, sports editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Science Fair Comm. 3, president 4. ROBERT CONWAY 92 Bo on ton Avenue, Butler Talent Show 3,4. NELSON R. CORBY, JR. 10 Poplar Street, Bloomingdale Honor Society 3, vice-president 4; Boys' Chorus 1,2,3; Choir 1,2,3; Die Meister Singers 1,2,3; Ger- man Club 2,4; History Fair Comm. 3,4; German Newspaper Editor 4; Radio Club 3,4; Electronics Club 4. LINDA ANN CORTF.R 27 Brook Street, Butler Choir 2,3; Girls' Glee Club 1. ROBERT COSTANZO 14 White Haven Place, Bloomingdale ANTHONY JOSEPH D’AxMATO 103 Knolls Road, Bloomingdale Baseball 3; Bowling Club 3,4. BRENDA DAVENPORT 16 Ballston Street, Bloomingdale Honor Society 4; G.A.A. 3,4; Honor Trip 2,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Die Meister Singers 2, 3,4; Operatic Musical 2,3,4; Girls’ Ensemble 2,3; Music Service 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Jerseymen 3,4. BRENDA DECKER 28 Hamilton Street, Bloomingdale Choir 2; Honor Trip 2,3; Girls’ Glee Club 1. SENIOR FRANCES DECKER 6 Sunset Avenue, Butler Choir 2; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Food Service 4; Guid- ance Office 4. NANCY DE MARCO 3 Morse Avenue, Butler Student Council 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Bowling Team 1; History Fair Comm. 3. JANE DEMPSEY 17 Ann Street, Bloomingdale Student Council 1; G.A.A. 2; Twirler 2,3,4; Food Service 4. LOUISE DESEL 186 Main Street, Butler HARRY DIMECO 91 Boonton Avenue, Butler Football Manager 1,3.4; Boys’ Chorus 1. WILLIAM FEAR 41 Highland Avenue, Bloomingdale Baseball 2,3,4. CLASS DENNIS JOHN FITZGERALD 101 Reservoir Avenue, Butler Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4. LINDA GAECH 7 Henion Place, Bloomingdale Cheerleader 2,4; Publications Business 3; German Club 2,4; Secretarial Service 3. ROBERT DOUGLASS 51 High Street, Butler KATHLEEN MARY FALLON 29 Argonne Road, Butler G.A.A. 1,2; Choir 2,3; Die Meister Singers 4; Maple Leaf Editorial 4; Art Service 1,2,3, Secretary 3,4; Food Service 2,3; Jerseymen 2,3. ROSELYN M. GODLEY 34 Main Street, Bloomingdale GAIL GOOD 9 De Bow Terrace, Butler G.A.A. 1,2; Library Service 1,2; Bowling Club 1, 2,3. LINDA MAE GREENSWAY 43 Decker Road, Butler Cheerleader 3, Co-Captain 4; Choir 2,3; Girls' Glee Club 1; Art Service. JOHN GRIVALSKY 23 Third Street, Butler Science Fair Comm. 3. SENIORS CHARLES GURRELL 6 Elm Street, Bloomingdale HEIDI J. HAHN 3 South point Terrace, Bay son Lk., Kinnelon 'Honor Society 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2, Treasurer 3, Presi- dent 4; Choir 2,4; Die Meister Singers 3,4; Nugget Editorial 2, Underclass Editor 3, School Life Editor 4; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Jerseymen 3,4; Honor Trip 1,2,3,4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. RODNEY B. HAMILTON State Highway 23, Butler Basketball 1,2,3,4; Honor Trip 1,3; Track 3,4; Cross Country 4. SHARON HANSEN 36 Leary Avenue, Bloomingdale Class Secretary 3; Student Council 2,3; Food Serv- ice 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Newspaper Service 3; Citizenship Honor Roll Comm. 3. WILLIAM HOFFMAN 51 Raj kind Road, Bloomingdale Basketball 2,3; Baseball 2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 1. KENNETH HUDSON 9 Birch Road, Morse Lks., Bloomingdale Boys' Chorus 1; Choir 2. CAROL HUNEKE 46 Bellevie-w Avenue, Butler Student Council 4; Food Service 3,4; Newspaper Service 1; Girls' Fencing 2,3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. 121 WILLIAM HOURIGAN 51 Kiel Avenue, Butler Basketball 1; Football 1; Track 1,2; Cross Country 2. ELSA M. HOV 13 Highland Road, Morse Lks., Bloomingdale Honor Trip 2,4; Student Council 1,4; Choir 2,3; Die Meister Singers 4; Nugget Editorial 3, Senior Class Editor 4; Science Fair Comm. 1; Food Service Secretary 4; German Club 2,3; F.N.A. 4; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Newspaper Service 1,2,4; Senior Play 4. 1965 JASON HOWARD 424 Greenhill Road, Smoke Rise, Kinnelon Band 1,2,3,4; Kiel House Katz 2,3,4; Boys’ Chorus 1,2; Choir 2; Die Meister Singers 2; Conference Band 3; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Jerseymen 3,4. ROBERT KALDROVICS 107 Hillside Drive. Bloomingdale Boys' Chorus 1; German Club 2,3,4; Stage Crew 3,4; Jerseymen 3; Cross Country Manager 3,4; Track 3; Junior Play; Senior Play. THOMAS B. KITCHELL, JR. Cascade Way, Lake Edenwold, Butler JOANN IOZZIO 37 Valley Road, Butler Choir 3; Glee Club 1; Pep Club 1; Food Service 4. DAVID R. JOHNSON Hamburg Turnpike, Butler Honor Society 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Kiel House Katz 2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 1,2; Choir 2,3; Die Meister Singers 2,3,4; Jerseymen 3,4; Fencing 2,3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play. EVA JONES Butler Terrace, Butler CLASS CAROL LYNN KOSCHORECK 21 White Birch Terrace, Kinnelon Honor Society 3; Secretary 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Kiel House Katz 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3; Glee Club 1; Die Meister Singers 2,3,4; Operatic Musical 2,3,4; Lakeland Conference Band 1,3; Girls’ Ensemble 3; Attendance Office 3; Honor Trip 2,3,4. PATRICIA KOTCHER 35 Ballston Street, Bloomingdale Student Council 3,4; Glee Club 1; Food Service 4. WILLIAM KRILL 34 South Gifford Street, Butler Band 1,23,4; Kiel House Katz 2,3,4; Boys’ Chorus 1; German Club 3; Cross Country 1; Track 1,2; Bowling Club 2,3,4; Bowling Team 2,3,4. WILLIAM N. KROUSE, JR. 32 Sally Street, Bloomingdale OF ’65 KEVIN LEIBFRED 33 Pearl Place, Butler Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3; Boys' Chorus 1,2; Die Meister Singers 1,2. GARY LEVINE 40 Siek Road, Butler Class Vice-President 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Football 4; Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2, 3,4; Die Meister Singers 2,3,4; Operatic Musical 3,4; Newspaper Service 1,2,3,4. PATRICK LOUGHMAN 100 Glenwild Avenue, Bloomingdale Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3; Bowling Club 3,4; Nugget Photographer. MARY ELLEN MAHER Mariontown Road, Bloomingdale Student Council 1; Honor Society 3,4; Library Service 1,4; Typing Club 3,4; Natural History Club 3; Future Business Leaders of America 2. DAVID MAKSYMOWICZ 33 Red Twig Trail, Bloomingdale CRAIG MARION 266 Boonton Avenue, Butler ELAINE MARKOSKI 107 Terrace Avenue, Butler Class Treasurer 3; Choir 2,3; Glee Club 1; F.T.A. 3,4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Student Council 2; Girls' Fencing 1,2. GARY W. MATHEWS 119 Knolls Road, Bloomingdale WARREN MATHEWS 15 Ballston Street, Bloomingdale Basketball 4; Boys' Chorus 1,2,3; Choir 2,4; Ger- man Club 2,3,4; Stage Crew 3,4; Cross Country 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4. MAUREEN MATTHEWS 82 Ridge Road, Lake Edenwold, Butler G.A.A. 3. SENIOR 20 Mary Street, Bloomingdale Band 1,2; Choir 2,3,4; Glee Club 1; Food Service 4; F.N.A. 3,4. RONALD McCLOUD 5 Elm Street, Butler Band 1,2,3,4; Kiel House Katz 2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Die Meister Singers 1,2,3,4; Operatic Musical 1,2,3,4; Science Fair Committee 2; Track 1,2; Bowling Club 1,2,3,4; Bowling Team 1,2,3,4. JACQUELINE McGRATH 4 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale Student Council 3; G.A.A. 1,2; Choir 2; Glee Club 1; Die Meister Singers 3; F.N.A. 1,2,3; History Fair Comm. 3. carolyn McLaughlin 16 Washington Street, Butler G.A.A. 1; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Glee Club 1. GEORGE MERRITT 17 Forest Drive, Bloomingdale Football 2,3. MARY ANN MESSINA 13 Ryerson Avenue, Bloomingdale Art Service 4. CLASS GARY MILLER 131 Kiel Avenue, Butler Class President 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Cross Country 1,2,4; Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Die Meister Singers 1,2,3,4; Opera- tic Musical 2,3,4; Troubadors 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Service 3; Citizenship Honor Roll Committee 4. JAMES MILLER 37 Brook Street, Butler Band 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Chorus 1,2; Choir 1,2; Die Meister Singers 1,2; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Jerseymen 3,4; Honor Trip 1. LENARD MILLER 14 Arch Street, Butler REGGIE MILLER, JR. 33 Kiel Avenue, Butler Stage Crew 2; Fencing; Bowling Club 1,4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Track; Cross Country. JAMES MILO 72 Fichter Street, Butler Boys' Chorus; Choir; Die Meister Singers; German Club. ROGER MORSE 5 Ward Avenue, Butler CLIFF MUELLER 114 Knolls Road, Bloomingdale THOMAS K. MURPHY 31 Knolls Road, Bloomingdale Track 3; Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,4; Science Fair Comm. 4; Stage Crew 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; Honor Trip 2,3,4. SENIORS BARBARA JEAN MYDOSH 10 White Haven Place, Bloomingdale Band 1,2; Color Guard 4; Glee Club 1; Publica- tions Business 3,4; Sophomore Hop Comm. 2. ALEX NESTOR 28 Matthews Terrace, Bloomingdale Boys’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Rifle Team; Citi- zenship Honor Roll Committee. 126 MARY JANE NOBLE 24 Highland Avenue, Butler Honor Society 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Music Service 3,4; Operatic Musical 4; Die Meister Sing- ers 3,4; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Newspaper Service 3; Jerseymen 3,4; Honor Trip 1,2,3,4. JOHN NODTVEDT 53 Ridge Road, Bloomingdale Choir 2,3; Chess 3; German Club 2,3; Fencing 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Bowling Club 2. DIANA IRENE OBERT 36 Hilltop Terrace, Bloomingdale Honor Society 3,4; Nugget Editorial 4; Art Service 1; Library Service 1,2; Chess 3; F.T.A. 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Jerseymen 4. GEORGE J. OBERT ■82 Glenwild Avenue, Bloomingdale Basketball 1; Football 1; Bowling Club 2,3. JOHN J. O’CONNOR 27 Red Twig Trail, Bloomingdale Boys' Chorus 1. 1965 LINDA PADUSNAK Route 23, Butler Choir 2; Glee Club 1; Art Service 1; Food Service 1,2; Library Service 2,3; Newspaper Service 1,2,3. JACK PELLINGTON 39 Spring Street, Butler 127 WILLIAM POOLE, JR. 7 Third Street, Butler Student Council 3; Head Football Manager 2,3,4; Head Track Manager 1,2,3,4; Maple Leaf Editorial 4. KEITH POST 15 Hillside Avenue, Butler Student Council 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Football 2,3; Co-Captain 4. JOHN POLICASTRO 84 Woodward Avenue, Bloomingdale Honor Society 3,4; Choir 3,4; Boys’ Chorus 1; Nugget Editorial 2,3,4; Operatic Musical I; Maple Leaf Editorial 2,3; Editor in Chief 4; Electronics Club 3; President 4. CLASS JAMES PETTENGER 23 Warren Avenue, Bloomingdale VICTOR PICAZIO 67 Knolls Road, Bloomingdale Football 2; Bowling Club 3; Boys' Chorus 1,4. JACQUALYN REGIS 55 Roosevelt Avenue, Butler Publications Business Staff 4. ARLENE REICKERT 76 Star Lake Avenue, Bloomingdale OF BARBARA K. RICKMAN 21 Central Avenue, Butler Honor Society 3,4; Twirler 2,3,4; Choir 2; Glee Club 1; Food Service 4; Girls' Fencing 2; Honor Trip 1,3,4; Sopohomore Hop Comm. 2. DOROTHY A. RILEY Milton Road, Milton Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; Costume Club 4; Sopoho- more Hop Comm. 2. SHIRLEY ANN ROBBINS 34 Lakeview Avenue, Butler CHARLES SCHUTTENHELM 56 Hilltop Terrace, Bloomingdale Talent Show 3,4; Senior Play. ROSELYN ROMANO 41 Reeve Avenue, Bloomingdale JOHN SCIELZO 117 Bellevue Avenue, Butler Class President 9,11; Class Treasurer 12; Baseball 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3; Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Die Meisters 2,3,4; Operatic Musical 1,2; Publications Business Staff 2,3; Junior Prom Comm.; History Fair Comm. 2,3; jerseymen 3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play. ELAINE SEE 151 Glenwild. Avenue, Bloomingdale Student Council 1; G.A.A. 1,2; Color Guard 4; Art Service 2,3; President 4; Make-Up Club 3,4; Honor Trip 3. GARY SELF 1812 East Ridge Road, Lutherville, Maryland Die Meister Singers 3; Chess Club 3,4; German Club 2,3,4; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Jerseymen 4; Fencing 3,4; Maple Leaf Apprentice 2; Newspaper Service 3,4. BODO SEMF 42 Bailey Avenue, Bloomingdale Boys' Chorus 1,2; Choir 2; Cross Country 2; Track 2; Honor Trip 2. SENIOR GEORGE SIEK 26 Fairview Avenue, Butler Band 1,2,3,4; Kiel House Katz 3,4; Boys' Chorus 1. MARTIN S. SILLSBURY 6 Glenwild Avenue, Bloomingdale Boys' Chorus 3. B. DARLENE SISCO 13 Union Avenue, Bloomingdale G.A.A. 2,3; Color Guard 4; Maple Leaf Editorial 3,4; Nugget Editorial 3,4; Science Fair Comm. 2; Art Service 3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; History Fair Comm. 3; Junior Play 3; Girls' Fencing 2; Honor Trip 2. LINDA LEE SHENISE 226 Hamburg Turnpike, Bloomingdale Glee Club 1. EDITH SHORTER 14 Struhle Avenue, Butler Student Council 1,2; Food Service 3; Publications Business Staff 3; Manager 4; Citizenship Honor Roll Comm. 2; Attendance Office Service 2; Nurse's Office Service 3. KATHY JEAN SISCO 40 Hamilton Street, Bloomingdale G.A.A. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1; F.T.A. 3,4; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Newspaper Service 4; Jerseymen 3,4; Honor Trip 1,2,3,4. KENNETH SISCO 25 Elizabeth Street, Bloomingdale NANCY ANN SISCO 38 Kiel Avenue, Butler Glee Club 1; Die Meister Singers 3,4; F.N.A. 4. ELAINE SKURKA 50 Carey Avenue, Butler Choir 2; Publications Business Staff 4. BRUCE SMITH 13 Oakwood Terrace, Bloomingdale Junior Sportsman 2. CRAIG SMITH Ridge Road, Bloomingdale Baseball 2,3,4. BARBARA SLY Main Street, Bloomingdale G.A.A. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Kiel House Katz 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Operatic Musical 2,3,4; Music Service 2,3,4; Die Meister Singers 2,3,4; F.T.A. 3,4; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Newspaper Service 3; Jerseymen 3,4. CLASS JACK SMITH Russia Road, Oak Ridge Football 2,3,4. THEODORE SNURE 12 Chestnut Street, Bloomingdale Boys' Chorus 1; Stage Crew 3,4; Bowling Club 3; Track 2,3,4; Fencing 3,4; Cross Country Manager 3; Technical Director for Junior Play 3; Technical Director for Senior Play 4. BRENDA STANKE Roosevelt Avenue, Butler CAROL STELLINGWERF Pearl Street, Bloomingdale Class Secretary 2; Student Council 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Die Meister Singers 2,3,4; Operatic Musical 2,3,4; Girls Ensemble 2,3,4; Food Service 3,4; Music Service 3,4; History Fair Comm. 3,4; .Costume Club 4; Jerseymen 3,4. JO ANNE STOCCHETTI 84 Roosevelt Avenue, Butler Girls’ Glee Club 1; Food Service 4. SENIORS KATHLEEN STREITER 45 Knolls Road, Bloomingdale ELAINE STRUBLE 17 Central Avenue, Butler F.N.A. 3; Fashion Show 3. JANE STRUBLE 13 Cedar Street, Bloomingdale Student Council 2; Choir 3,4; Art Service 4; F.T.A. 3; Historian 4. NANCY STRUBLE 23 Valley Road, Butler Student Council 2; Choir 3,4; Maple Leaf Editorial 1965 GLENN ROBERT STRUCK 3 Miller Terrace, Butler Band 1,2,3; Die Mcister Singers 2. PAUL SWETZ 7 New Street, Butler BONITA LEE TAYLOR 4 Glenwild Avenue, Bloomingdale G.A.A. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Die Meister Singers 2,3,4; Operatic Musical 4; Music Service 3,4; F.T.A. 3; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Newspaper Service 2,4; Jerseymen 3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play. JAMES TAYLOR 7 Hamilton Street, Bloomingdale Baseball 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Kiel House Katz 2,3,4. TIMOTHY TARDELL 283 Boonton Avenue, Butler JAMES C. TILL 6 Center Street, Butler Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 1,2; Choir 2; Citizenship Honor Roll Comm. 1. CHARLES TINTLE 102 Kiel Avenue, Butler CLASS JOHN TURKO Sunset Avenue, Butler Band 1,2,3,4; Kiel House Katz 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. JOHN URCIUOLI 33 Valley Road, Butler NANCY TURESKI 3 Ann Street, Bloomingdale Cheerleader 3,4; Girls' Glee Club 1; Die Meister Singers 2,3; Newspaper Service 2. ANNA LEE VAN ORDEN 212 Glenwild Avenue, Bloomingdale G.A.A. 1; Girls' Glee Club 1. BARBARA VAN ORDEN 21 Bailey Avenue, Bloomingdale G.A.A. 1; Food Service 4. SHARON LEE VAN ORDEN Lakeside Avenue, Butler Twirler 2,3; Co-captain 4; Girls' Glee Club 1; F.T.A. 3,4. WESLEY G. WAITE 20 Valley Road, Butler Band 1,2,3,4; Drum Major 4; Boys' Chorus 1,2; Choir 1,2; Fencing 2,3,4; Jerseymen 3,4. OF ’65 LUCILLE WEBBER 32 Leary Avenue, Bloomingdale Class Secretary 4; Honor Society 3,4; G.A.A. 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Die Meister Singers 2,3,4; Operatic Musical 2,3,4; Music Service 3,4; French Club 3,4; F.N.A. 2,3; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Jerseymen 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Honor Trip 2,3; Girls' Ensemble 2,3. CHARLES H. WEIR 19 Woodland Avenue, Butler Football 1. JUDITH ANN WANKLIN 1 Roy Avenue, Bloomingdale WILLIAM WEISS 16 Second Street, Butler Basketball 3,4; Track 3,4; Cross Country 3,4; Honor Trip 1; Boys' Chorus 1; Choir 2,3,4; Die Meister Singers 3; Science Fair Comm. 3,4; Stage Crew 3,4. ANN MARIE WHITE 4 Van Buren Avenue, Butler Food Service 4; French Club 3,4; F.T.A. 3 JO-ANN WHITE 4 Van Buren Avenue, Butler G.A.A. 1,2,3; Bowling Club 4; Fencing French Club 3; F.T.A. 2,3,4. DONNA WHRITENOUR 7 Robert Street, Butler Student Council 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Busniess 3,4; Food Service 2,3,4; History Fair Comm. 3. 1,2,3; Publications F.N.A. 3,4; KATHALEEN A. WILLIS 20 Western Avenue, Butler Band 1,2,4; Choir 4; Girls' Glee Club 1; F.N.A. 3,4. A. DENNIS WILSON 18 Reeve Avenue, Bloomingdale LAURA MARIE WITTY Lakeside Avenue, Butler Twirler 2; Head Majorette 3,4; Food Service 4; Secretarial Service 3; F.T.A. 3; Girls’ Fencing 2. LEO WITTY 67 Fitcher Street, Bloomingdale Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3,4. SENIOR JERILYN WITTY 42 Crane Avenue, Bloomingdale G.A.A. 2,3; Publications Business 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Girls' Fencing 2; Attendance Office Service 3,4. BARRY A. WORMAN i .5 M.abey Lane, Butler Class President 2; Student Council 3; President 4; band 1,2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 1,2; Choir 1,2,3,4; Die Meister Singers 1,2,3,4; Operatic Musical 3,4; Troubadors 1,2,3; Music Service 2,3,4; F.T.A. 3; Vice President 4; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Jersey- men 3; Executive Comm. 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Radio Club 2,3,4. BARRY WYBLE 15 White Haven Place, Bloomingdale KAREN E. YOUNG 17 Plane Street, Butler Cheerleader 2,3; Captain 4; Science Fair Comm. 2; History Fair Comm. 3. CLASS JOYCE WYBLE 10 South Gifford Street, Butler Honor Trip 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3; President 4; G.A.A. 1,2,; Girls' Glee Club 1; Maple Leaf Edi- torial 2,3,4; Science Fair Comm. 3; F.T.A. 3; Secretary 4; History Fair Comm. 3,4; Jerseymen 3; Secretary 4; Newspaper Service 3; Citizenship Day Comm. 3. SUSAN M. WYBLE 10 South Gifford Street, Butler Honor Trip 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Maple Leaf Editorial 2,3, 4; Science Fair Comm. 3; F.T.A. Treasurer 3; Pres- ident 4; History Fair Comm. Chairman Awards Comm. 3,4; Jerseymen 3; Historian 4; Senior Citizenship Day Comm. 3. 55 Spring Street, Butler Student Council 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2; Publications Business 4; Food Service 3,4; Pep Club 1; Attend- ance Office Service 3,4. YVONNE WYSS Our musically inclined Seniors let their steam off during Music class. Carol Koschoreck and Alberta Board- man listen attentively in Spanish class. Gary Self seems to he enjoying his lunch in the new cafeteria. A big day in the life of a senior is getting measured for a senior ring, shown here is Elaine Skurka. Diane Obert and Carol Httneke practice some theories of good grooming in sewing class. Many senior girls participate in the fashion show, shown here is Lucille Webber modeling a reversible poncho. SENIORS Bill Burt, Gary Miller, and Rod Hamilton listen carefully to the goings on at a Pep Rally. Elsa Hov takes time out from her cooking class to scan recipes with Diane Aungst. The vocal and instrumental music groups added to the ceremonies. The speeches were delivered, the keys were pre- sented, our new addition was finally dedicated and opened for public inspection. February 28, 1965, was most definitely a proud day for all Butlerites. On this day, hopes and dreams, ages old, were realized in the new edifice. Members of Butler and Bloomingdale’s Boards of Education were present as were our superintendents and principal. The speeches were well executed and our band and choir, respectively under the direction of Mr. Charles Harris and Miss Ruth Lafferty, performed for the enjoyment of all. Butler's new addition provides a better and more exciting environment for learning. With an excellent Leslie Rear, Superintendent of all the Morris County teaching staff, our students will be better prepared schools, comments on the efficiency of the new addition. t0 ace c e future. We all look into the modern era of Butler and we like what we see. Mr. Arthur Vandervoort, president of the Bloom- ingdale Board of Education, delivers his speech. DEDICA TION 1965 A STEP TOWARDS HIGHER EDUCATION Mr. Becker, the Superintendent of Schools, acting as master of ceremonies, extended a welcome to all the honored guests and visitors at the dedication of the edifice. Shown here are the honored guests at the dedication ceremonies, Mister Arthur Vandervoort, president of the Bloomingdale Board of Education, is addressing the enthusiastic audience. The representative of the Epple Seaman Architects, shown on left, presents the keys to the new school to Charles Ehers, the Butler Board of Education president. Mr. L. Rear, Mr. N. Easterbrook, and Mr. V . Van Houten played an important part in the planning and construction of the new addition. An empty classroom . . . The deserted lunch line . . . Thus ends our story of the 1964-65 school year. This story will continue to live in the lives of the students of Butler High, as it has in the past and will in the future. The Nugget Staff of the 1965 yearbook wish the best to all the seniors and hope the future will be bright and cheerful. We, the staff, would like to leave you with these final words: Good, better, best Never let it rest ’Till good is better And better is best. The silent auditorium . . . The stilled corridor . . . And Thus we end our story. . . The door flung open to the future ... 143 THE NUGGET BUSINESS STAFF Yvonne Wyss, Donna Whritenour, and Sandy Cook discuss the Maple Leaf. From L. to R. Sandy Reardon, Alice Hansen, and Karen Proffit. Standing from L. to R., Vemice Bresett, Sandy Cook, Jackie Regis, Donna Whritenour, and John Scielzo. Seated from L. to R., Darlene Davenport, Edie Shorter, Barbara Mydosh, and Yvonne Wyss. Co-Manager, Edie Shorter, Advisor, Mr. Mitchell, and Co-Manager, Barbara Mydosh look over the layouts. Vemice Bresett, Jackie Regis and Darlene Daven- port are checking through the yearbook. AT WORK PROGRESS What is progress? Penetration into space? Advancement toward maturity? Both are acceptable definitions. One refers to the spectacular evidence of progress, the other a more profound meaning. We regularly read about spectacular progress defined with such adjectives as higher, faster, bigger; such progress can be measured. Equally important, but not so easily defined, is our approach toward maturity, for here only after a generation history evaluates the gain. Evaluation of progress requires a starting point or bench-mark and a period of time. Progress results from research and thinking, and sometimes trial and error. Progress is relative. Why do we consider the meaning of progress? In every generation there is so much milling around. There are fads and fancies of the time. They are evidence of change without progress. People are remembered who make of their lives a progress rather than a station about which things revolve as on a merry-go-round, without going anywhere. There can be no doubt that we live in an era of great progress. Let us strive to have a part in it. American Hard Rubber Company DIVISION OF AMERACE Butler, New Jersey COMPLIMENTS OF 838-9724 DON'S BARBER SHOP BLOOMINGDALE SWEET SHOP 135 MAIN STREET 838-9738 82 MAIN STREET BLOOMINGDALE. N. J. COUNTRY LIQUORS We Deliver 838-3808 CONSTEN'S AUTO BODY REPAIR ROUTE 23 KINNELON. N. J. Tel. 838-5552 HEINZ AND FRANK CONSTEN 111 Main Street Bloomingdale, N. J. 167 HAMBURG TURNPIKE BLOOMINGDALE, NEW JERSEY JAMES B. KOCHKA Sales Manager Bus. 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MONAHAN PAINT CO. Manufacturers of Wall Paper Mona-Lux Protective Coating PAPERING SUPPLIES ROUTE 23 BUTLER, N. J. IOHN SCHMITZ LOCKSMITH SERVICE 20 CAREY AVENUE BUTLER, N. J. 838-4541 LYDECKER'S NORTHWOOD Continental Cuisine Luncheon, Dinner, Cocktails ROUTE 23 BUTLER, N. J. 155 THE HOT Alt Y CLUB of Butler, i ew Jersey “S wioL ObovsL s ip He Profits Most Who Serves Best” As a service club in the large Butler community ROTARY seeks to actively support all worthy youth activities. ROTARY invites you to apply “The Four Way Test in your daily life, believing you will be a better person if you do. THE FOUR WAY TEST 1. Is it the Truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build good will and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? (Copyright 1946 — Rotary International) COMPLIMENTS OF COEN-O-MATIC RIVERDALE AUTO PARTS COMPLIMENTS FROM Ward's Pharmacy Butler, New Jersey 838-0003 Lakeland Pharmacy Kinnelon, New Jersey 838-4444 Coin Operated Laundry 214-216 MAIN STREET BUTLER. NEW JERSEY ELEANOR'S DRESS SHOP MAIN STREET BUTLER. NEW JERSEY fi 4 .i i a «'S i fi s 3 6 f 6 9 8 1 I. • 5 5 15 til 5 - 3 ? ? 6 ?f ft ,ftJKS-.t i f I 1,14. « A. -V life's f 5i ? ft.tvf.et i $ ft ft .5 -l.i ft ? H tV v f ift 5 r ft ft ft ft ____________ _ ft ft ¥ if� ft ft ft ¥ ft ft - ft-f ? !£_ 4 v ft f ft 5.5. ft � ¥.ft f ft ® ft .� ft • •'.ft ft ft-®. • h 1 V-. ft • ft ft •• -ft --V. y Best of Luck to the Graduates from THE CLASS OF 1961 157 Compliments of THE CLASS OF 1957 CENTRAL GULF Best Wishes JOSEPH SLATER, Prop. CENTRAL AND ROBERTS ST. BUTLER, N. J. 158 to the Class of 1965 KINNEY-KELLY CLEANERS ' Route 23 Butler, New Jersey 838-1425 Compliments of For The Finest in . . . EARL'S ICE CREAM AND COFFEE SHOP Corsages - Arrangements - Plants Seeds - Fertilizers • Shrubs - Lawn Tools Cut Flowers and Flower Arrangements FLOWERS by NEARY Class of 1944 Flower Shop-Garden City Route 23 Pompton Plains, New Jersey Route 23 Riverdale, New Jersey At The Circle 835-6522 Best Wishes to the Class of 1965 ROYAL PONTIAC-OLDS INC. ROUTE 23 BUTLER, N. J. BUTLER COAL AND LUMBER COMPANY CHRISTUS STUDIOS D H and Lehigh Coal Lumber and Mason's Materials Insulation and Fuel Oil Religious Articles Gifts 69 Main Street Butler, New Jersey 838-5100 Boonton Avenue Route 23 Butler, New Jersey RIVERDALE RIVERDALE RAMBLER NEW JERSEY Compliments of F. B. WHITTLE HARDWARE CO. 208 Main Street Butler, New Jersey 838-0117 Congratulations to the Class of 65 MULLIN'S AUTO GLASS, INC. Main Street Butter, N. J. PHIL’S BUTLER AUTO SUPPLY Parts - Supplies - Paints Machine Shop Service Radio Dispatched — PICK UP AND DELIVERY — 266 MAIN STREET BUTLER, N. J. Congratulations to the Class of 1965 from THE CLASS OF 1958 FRAWLEY'S 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE Route 23 Kinnelon, New Jersey Day Phone Night Phone 838-9810 838-2497 LOUIS LEVINE AND SON'S Men's and Boys' Store Main Street Butler 162 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1965 LEVINE FURNITURE COMPANY 118 Main Street Butler, New Jersey 838-0142 DEGRAW'S CHEVROLET Hamburg Turnpike Riverdale, N. J. BLOOMINGDALE CUE Ladies Invited JAMES L. VAN ORDEN INDUSTRIAL and COMMERCIAL Builder Custom Built Homes Office — 838-5383 Residence — 838-2362 Butler, New Jersey Good Luck from THE CLASS OF 1964 835-1041 RICKER'S PHARMACY WATSON JEWELERS PARK PLACE BUTLER. N. I. 105 WANAQUE AVENUE POMPTON LAKES. N. J. JOSEPH H. WATSON, Prop. 835-2213 COMPLIMENTS CAMERA CENTER. INC. OF THE SERVICE and QUALITY HERBERT L. FARKAS CO. Photo Supplies - Tape Recorders 234 WANAQUE AVENUE POMPTON LAKES. N. J. 164 PRO'S SWEET SHOP AMBER INN Pizza — Steaks 6 BOONTON AVENUE 838-6650 BUTLER. NEW JERSEY ROUTE 23 and BARTHOLDI AVENUE BUTLER. NEW JERSEY POMPTON GALE SHOP PAUL'S JEWELRY Sports Wear Knitwear - Lingerie 835-0947 212 WANAQUE AVENUE POMPTON LAKES. NEW JERSEY POMPTON LAKES. NEW JERSEY MODERN BEAUTY SHOP 838-1062 CLASSIC CLEANERS PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEANERS PARK PLACE BUTLER. NEW JERSEY All Cleaning and Tailoring Done on Premises 15 BOONTON AVENUE BUTLER. NEW JERSEY 835-9719 BEST WISHES WES' RIVERDALE FROM ESSO SERVICENTER PAT'S LAUNDROMAT — Road Service — 9 HAMBURG TURNPIKE BUTLER. NEW JERSEY ARCH STREET BUTLER. NEW JERSEY publishers of fine yearbooks since 1914 I N C O R P O RAT E D 22 CALIFORNIA AVENUE • PATERSON, NEW JERSEY MULBERRY 4.-4-322 166 RICHARD’S FUNERAL HOME Compliments of THE CLASS OF 1962 167 HAMMOND CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. DUmont 4-3326 FRANK PLO MUSIC CO. 106 Montgomery Street Bloomfield, N. J. Instruments - Music - Repairs Telephone: 743-1118 Industrial Mechanical Piping Heating - Ventilation 69 So. Washington Avenue Bergeniield, N. J. Air Conditioning Frank Plocharski BEAUTY SCHOOL JOSEPH PATERNO COLLEGE OF BEAUTY CULTURE COLLEGIATE Beauty Salons Located At: Dover, Passaic, Butler, Little Falls, Wayne CAP GOWN CO. COMPLIMENTS OF 48-25 - 36 Street AL'S DINER Long Island City, N. Y. Code 212 - EX 2-2710 MAIN STREET BLOOMINGDALE. N. J. Compliments JAY'S COIFFURES CIRCLE SYSTEM MISS GENEVIEVE DI DOMENICO Athletic Equipment Rt. 23 cmd Boonton Ave. Butler, New Jersey Reconditioners 838-2453 Compliments of THE CLASS OF 1963 A. A. La Fountain, Inc. BUILDERS Hackensack, N. J. 170 jdvsLhiiA (Difuudt uf,l A A. A. LaFountain Inc. — p. 170 Al's Diner — p. 168 Amber Inn — p. 165 American Hard Rubber — p. 145 Angie's Beauty Shop — p. 154 Austin, John C. — p. 153 B Bloomingdale Cue — p. 163 Bloomingdale Pharmacy — p. 152 Bloomingdale Sweet Shop— p. 146 Bloomingdale Texaco — p. 150 Boro Butler — p. 151 Butler Bank — p. 148 Butler Coal and Lumber — p. 160 Butler Lunch — p. 154 Butler Pork Store — p. 147 Butler Rotary — p. 156 C Camera Center — p. 164 Central Gulf — p. 158 Christus Studios — p. 160 Circle System — p. 169 Classic Cleaners — p. 165 Class of 1956 — p. 153 Class of 1957 — p. 158 Class of 1958 — p. 162 Class of 1959 — p. 150 Class of 1960 — p. 155 Class of 1961 — p. 157 Class of 1962 — p. 167 Class of 1963 — p. 169 Class of 1964 — p. 164 Coin-O-Matic — p. 157 Collegiate Cap Gown — p. 168 Constens Auto Body — p. 146 Country Liquors — p. 146 D DeGraw Chevrolet — p. 163 Delma Studios — p. 149 Dieges £ Clust — p. 154 Don's Barber Shop — p. 146 Dutch Mill Flower Shop — p. 152 E Earl's — p. 159 Eleanor's Dress Shop — p. 157 J Jay's Coiffures — p. 169 K King Piano Company — p. 150 Kinney-Kelly Cleaners — p. 158 Kochka Ford — p. 146 L Levine Furniture Company — p. 163 Levine's Men's Store — p. 162 Lillies Shoes — p. 148 Lydecker's Northwood — p. 155 M Modern Beauty Shop — p. 165 Monahan, P. J. — p. 155 Morrison's Funeral Home — p. 152 Mullin's Glass Company — p. 161 N Neary's Florist — p. 159 O Osterhoudt, David — p. 147 P Pat's Laundromat — p. 165 Paul's Jewelry — p. 165 Phil's Auto Supply — p. 161 Plo, Frank — p. 168 Post Radio — p. 154 Pro's Sweet Shop — p. 165 Progress Associates — p. 166 R Richard's Funeral Home — p. 167 Ricker, Henry — p. 147 Ricker's Pharmacy — p. 164 Riverdale Auto Parts — p. 157 Riverdale Rambler— p. 160 Royal Pontiac — p. 159 S Schmitz, John — p. 155 Spiegel's Florist — p. 152 Steele's Market — p. 154 Stonybrook Pool — p. 147 F Farkas, Herbert L., Company — p. 164 First National Bank of Passaic County — p. 147 Fondilier, Dr. — p. 152 Frank's Barber Shop — p. 150 Frawleys — p. 162 G Gale Shop — p. 165 H Hammond Contracting Company — p. 168 Helen Farmer — p. 150 House of Patemo — p. 168 T Tri State Insurance Association — p. 155 V Van Orden, James — p. 163 Vendequip Enterprises — p. 154 Vet's Cleaners — p. 152 W Ward's Pharmacy —j . 157 Watson's Jewelry — p. 164 Wes' Riverdale Esso — p. 165 Whittle's Hardware — p. 161 171 NUGGET ’65 SPRING ACTIVITIES 1965 FAIR DISPLAYS SCIENTIFIC TALENTS Kevin Corny points out a project on the per- sonality of plants as John Garrett looks on. An exhibit on the Structures of Atoms’’ is examined by Karen Heck. g LICTUPP' ATOMS Dave Kneebone is fascinated with the progress of a hatching chick. Butler High School’s Fifteenth Annual Science Fair was held on February 26 and 27, 1965. The senior members of the Student Science Fair Committee were Kevin Conry, president; John Policastro, vice-presi- dent; Jo Ann White and Nelson Corby. These students worked with Mr. R. Kennedy Carpenter to coordinate the fair. Although the mathematics section was omitted from this year's fair, there were general science, biol- ogy, chemistry, physics, and engineering categories of entry. The first and second place winners and their project subjects were as follows: General Science — first: Barbara Miller, Crystals; second: Carol Rist, Deep Sea Fish. Biology — first: Tom Murphy, Latex Agriculture; second: Lynn Ceder, Chicken Embryology. Chemistry — first: Leigh Van Houten, Hydro- ponics; second: Bill Weiss, Amylase Activity of Saliva. Physics — first: Diana Obert, Friction. Engineering — first: Henry Bielski, X-Ray Appa- ratus; second: Bill Dalesio, Forming of Plastics. The two highest awards were given to the boy and girl whose projects were judged the best in the fair. One of the trophies went to Louise Ingerson for her project on heredity with fruit flies. The other trophy was given to Kevin Conry whose project was on The Rate of the Flow of Fluids . 1 STUDENT COUNCIL ENJOYS PICNIC As the work of the Student Council drew to a close for the year, the members of this organization met together for a picnic at Cold Spring Lake on June 14, 1965. This affair gave the Council members an opportunity to enjoy sun and picnic food and to play softball. The picnic was also a time of final farewells for the seniors, as this last meeting meant the end of many hours of hard work and fun experienced through their years with the Student Council. Amid cans of root beer, Jan Bentzinger and Diane Van Or den take time out from the Student Council picnic to sign yearbooks. Sharon O’Connell, Bobbie Miller, Jeri Crean and Robin Arnold enjoy the sun and food at the picnic. ROMAN LIFE COMES TO BUTLER The slaves, dressed in their traditional tunics, are forced to dance for their powerful masters. The Latin Banquet, organized by our Latin II stu- dents, was held on April 9, 1965. The Latin I students performed their duties as slaves for our own Caesar, Mr. David Burdash, and for the nobles, the Latin II students. A buffet meal was cheerfully served by the freshman slaves. In return for such unfailing servitude, the Latin II class performed skits with a Roman flavor. Tom Clarke presides over a slave auction at the annual Latin Banquet. PUBLICATIONS STAFF LAUDED Professional dancers add a touch of authenticity to the German festivities. Our own German band provides entertainment at the Festessen. From the left are Keith Worman, Daria Vander Pyle, Carol Webber, Dale Par cell, Steve Roach and Dave Rodda. Mr. Becker graciously accepts the first Nugget from Editor-in-Chief Kevin Conry. This tradition is the climax of a long year of hard work. Heidi Hahn, Joyce Wyble and John Policastro eagerly accept the results of their efforts. GERMANS HOLD ANNUAL FESTESSEN The Publications Dinner was given on June 9, 1965, for the advisors and members of the Nugget and Maple Leaf editorial and business staffs. The dinner marked the unveiling and presentation of the Nugget to advisors and staff members. Editor-in-Chief of the 1965 yearbook, Kevin Conry, presented the first book to Mr. John Becker, Superintendent of Schools, who was very pleased with the results of the staff’s work. The Maple Leaf was lauded for its contribution to school life and for its success in recording the school year. The German Banquet, held on April 6, 1965, was a combination of many successful acts. Professional German dancers came to entertain, and the music was supplied by our own German band. Everyone participated in the singing of traditional German songs, and a meal of sauerbraten was enjoyed by all the German students. SENIORS RUN JUNIOR COUNCIL Superintendent Keith Post and Principal Rod Hamilton disagree with the topic under discussion. On Senior Citizenship Day senior students took over the jobs of Butler town and school officials for a day. The seniors of Butler High formed two parties, the In Crowd and the Cosmopolitans. Victorious were the seniors running on the Cosmopolitan ticket. Elected were: Mayor, Gary Miller; Superintendent of Schools, Keith Post; Principal, Rodney Hamilton; Councilmen William Burt, Gary Levine, John Scielzo, Barry Worman, Joyce Wyble and Susan Wyble. Before the elections, skits were presented in an assembly to introduce the candidates to the student body. The skits were followed by speeches of the candidates. Mayor Gary Miller and councilmen Struhle and Burt watch as Gary Levine and Barry Worman prepare to present their plans for Stonybrook. Gary Miller listens with tacit approval as Darlene Sisco, the acting borough clerk, reads the roll call. Prom an adapted version of Snow White, Sue Wyble is the wicked queen and Bill Hourigan portrays her outgoing mirror. 4 The lovely ladies who per- fectly executed their cheering sequences are: Bill Burt, Gary Miller, Denny Fitzgerald, Rod Hamilton, Gary Levine, Barry W orman and Warren Matthews. FACULTY CAGERS BATTLE VARSITY The Faculty-Varsity basketball game was an excit- ing and amusing event held in the Butler High School gymnasium on March 12, 1965. An enthusiastic crowd of students were on hand to cheer the varsity team to a hard-fought victory and to laugh at the antics of the faculty cagers. The women faculty members, with the help of the gallant Mr. Vanderbush, avenged the loss of their colleagues somewhat when they trounced the cheerleaders in a stunt-filled and hilarious game. The evening was climaxed when Mr. Vanderbush was carried off the court on a stretcher due to unknown injuries, and the referees were shot by the water pistol-toting and bubble gum-chewing Miss Gordon. Mr. Stiroh shows a startled Gary Miller one of his tricky plays. Dribbling deftly down the court, Elaine See wards off her guard, Mrs. Sensbach. 5 THE SCOREBOARD Franklin 42 Butler 75 Pompton Lakes 70 Butler 47 Sparta 62 Butler 541 1 Dover 62 Butler 55 Lakeland 60 Butler 48 Mountain Lakes 67 Butler 50 Boonton 98 Butler 19 Wayne 101 Butler 16 Passaic Valley 81 Butler 27 West Milford 44 Butler 73 Kinnelon 75 42 Newton 73 Butler 45 Morris Hills 77 Butler 41 Pequannock 61 Butler 56 Morristown 95 Butler 22 Closely watched by his coach, Warren Mathews gives a fne spin to the discus. TRACK TEAM WINS 2 MEETS — RECORDS FALL Dennis Fitzgerald lets fly the javelin with which he broke the school record. s Kevin King shows the famous style which en- abled him to break the school record in the mile. The 1965 track season ended in an unfavorable 2 wins versus 15 losses, making it about par with the previous season. Kevin King won the Lakeland Conference Meet, the County Meet and came in second in the State, in which he made the best time for any Butler miler in its track history, 4 min. 23 sec. Dennis Fitzgerald broke the school javelin record with a toss of 174' 10 , bettering by 10 the old record. Coach William Tully stated that there are prospects for a better team next year. BUTLER NINE ENDS SEASON WITH 8-13 RECORD The Baseball Season of 1965 was not the best for the Butler Nine. On the credit side, there were eight wins, but this was overshadowed by the losses, which totaled thirteen. Among the redeeming features, teamwise, were the batting average of Gary Levine of .425 and three other batsmen who hit in the .300’s, Ray Capitanelli, Gary Miller and Kevin Leibfred. Gary Miller also pitched four wins against three losses. The five Varsity players who will make their appearance again next season, are Douglas Aquadro, Leon Bedrosian, Kevin Leibfred, Steve Malcolm and Richard Martin. Coach Doc” Ingold said that the offensive playing of the team was great and the general spirit of the 1965 squad was very high. Ray Capitanelli, a star not only on the diamond but also on the gridiron, races for a triple. Completing the finishing touches on a double play end- ing the inning, Keith Post stretches to meet the ball. THE SCOREBOARD Franklin................. 2 Lakeland ................ 2 Wayne ................... 7 Morristown .............. 6 Pompton Lakes ........... 5 Newton .................. 5 Morristown .............. 5 Blair Academy............ 5 Newton .................. 1 Pompton Lakes ........... 1 Lakeland ................ 3 Kinnelon ................ 3 Passaic Valley ......... 14 Sparta .................. 6 Boonton.................. 4 Dover ................... 4 Wayne.................... 4 Boonton ................. 5 Kinnelon ............... 11 Passaic Valley .......... 3 Dover ................... 3 Butler.................. 1 Butler.................. 1 Butler................... 1 Butler................... 9 Butler................... 3 Butler................... 9 Butler................... 7 Butler .................. 9 Butler................... 5 Butler .................. 3 Butler .................. 4 Butler................... 4 Butler................... 5 Butler................... 5 Butler................... 2 Butler................... 0 Butler................... 3 Butler .................. 2 Butler................... 7 Butler................... 1 Butler .................. 1 Gary Levine, who finished the season with a 425 batting average, starts a powerful swing. BUTLERITES DISPLA Y TALENTS With Faith Whritenour and Barbara Brown singing the background music, Yvonne Sacco carries the lead. The Student Council Talent Show was a great success this year. There was a great variety of acts ranging from a pantomime to a demonstration of how to do the Shrimp.” Robin Arnold and Sharon Sam” Meier helped make the show a hit with their antics as emcees. Alberta Boardman received the first place award. She sang two folk songs, Blowin’ in the Wind and If I Had a Hammer” while accompanying herself on the guitar. The Santorians, an instrumental group, placed second. Behind them was a vocal group, the Hallucinations. Other participants were June Smith, the Crystals, a twirling-comedy act, Barbara DeGraw, the Crowns, the Sensations, and Pat Sole. The weeks of practice and preparation spent by the participants were well worth the trouble when they heard the appreciative applause of the enthusiastic student body. Alberta Boardman enthusiastically demonstrates her talent as a folk singer for the very eager audience. Robin Arnold attempts to steal the scene, but Sharon Meier manages to keep her from accomplishing this. Jerry Benson, a junior, provides the rhythm which is necessary in an instrumental group. A SPRING EVENING OF MUSIC Jerilyn Crean enchants the audience with her interpretation of Vissi d’ Arte, Vissi d’Amore. The Troubadors entertain with two selections, Old College Song’’ and Hunter’s Moon.” Carol Koschoreck, Bonnie Taylor, Janie Noble, and Louise Ingerson do their best to make the concert a fine success. 9 Flute soloist Diane Duncan fascinates the audience with a lovely selection as Mr. Harris conducts the high school band. Spring arrived in a burst of song and glory as Butler’s musicians again displayed their talents in the annual Spring Musicale. The concert, held on the twentieth and twenty-first of May, was a tremendous success. The combined choral groups, under the direc- tion of Miss Ruth Lafferty, opened the program by singing The Creation. Jerilyn Crean, a soprano, delighted the audience with her solo, Vissi d’Arte, Vissi d’Amore.” Barry Worman, Gary Levine, Gary Miller, and William Burt rendered solo selections from West Side Story. The symphonic band, under the direction of Mr. Charles Harris, began their program with a rousing march, Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite.” William Krill, Jason Howard, and Ronald McCloud played Bugler’s Holiday”, a trumpet trio. Diane Duncan entertained the audience with Canzonetta”, a flute solo. The band also played selections from the popular Mary Poppins.” The finale, presented by the combined choral groups and band, included Bach’s Glory to God” and selections from My Fair Lady.” President Joyce Wyble presides over the monthly Honor Society meeting. SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SERVICE AND CHARACTER On May 7, a formal induction ceremony was held in the high school auditorium for the induction of new members into the Butler Chapter of the National Honor Society. No more than fifteen per cent of a graduating class is eligible for membership. Ten per cent may be chosen by a faculty committee in the junior year and the remaining five per cent in the senior year. Twelve juniors and twelve seniors were chosen as members. The seniors were Frances Decker, Thomas Murphy, Barbara Sly, Kathy Sisco, Kathy Fallon, Bonnie Taylor, Gary Levine, Brenda Daven- port, Barry Worman, Darlene Sisco, William Weiss and Rodney Hamilton. The juniors were John Grant, Louise Ingerson, Diane Duncan, Daria Vander Pyle, Barbara DeGraw, Donna Eckert, Henry Bielski, Allan Capalbo, Leigh Van Houten, Ursula Wilhelm, John Garrett, and Linda Bayles. Bill Burt congratulates John Garrett on his acceptance into the Honor Society. John Policastro and Bill Burt solemn- ly recite their Honor Society pledge. 10 To the fine music, the prom-going Butlerites found a delightful evening of dancing. Several Butlerites form a line in order to do their lively version of the bunny hop. GOWNS, FLOWERS AND MUSIC AT PROM — The much awaited evening of May 14, 1965 finally arrived. This lovely spring evening was the night of the annual Junior-Senior Dinner Dance which is spon- sored by the Junior class. This year’s prom was held at the Pine Village Grove in Oak Ridge. Throughout the evening the couples danced to the music of a live band, with the music ranging from a slow waltz to a fast frug. Towards the middle of the evening the dinner was served. This excellent meal was enjoyed by all. Beverages were available throughout the eve- ning. Color pictures were available for the couples who wanted them as a reminder of the delightful evening. All who attended felt that the prom would always be remembered as a big occasion in their lives. G. Self, R. Struck, K. Tintle, B. Worman, L. Bridge, Af. Robertson, K. Conry, seem to be enjoying the festivities at the prom. 11 A REWARD FOR LOYAL SERVICE Despite overcast skies and rather cool temperatures, the annual Service Picnic, held at Valley Spring Lake on June 15 turned out to be a splashing success. Even though the water was frigid, a few of the braver souls of the service clubs splashed around for a while before diving into the large quantity of food. There was card playing and ice cream throwing before the picnic finally broke up at six o’clock. During a game of monkey in the middle, Gary Miller and Bill Weiss seem to have a slight advantage over Lucille Webber. Engrossed in a spir- ited game of catch, Reg Brown hurls the ball as Dave Johnson appraises her style. Linda Bayles and Paulette Micholas are caught in a frivolous mood. Kevin King, Barry Worman, Fred Jacyssin and Gary Miller have made Donna Ciccone their victim. Jan McFadyen, Paulette Micholas Diane Duncan and Lauren McFadyen are entertained by Linda Bayles' joke. Lucille Webber asks Nelson Corby for a look at the moon. While Carol Stellingwerf gazes out of the window, Heidi Hahn, Dot Riley and Alberta Boardman exchange gossip. At a soda fountain, Nelson Corby and Carol Stellingwerf discuss their life in Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire. After rehearsing after school for many weeks, the senior class presented Thorton Wilder's play, Our Town, on April 2 and 3. The play was directed by Mr. John Farrell, and the proceeds helped finance the Nugget. Some of the main characters were Stage Manager, John Policastro; Mrs. Gibbs, Alberta Boardman; George Gibbs, Nelson Corby; and Emily Webb, Carol Stellingwerf. Other seniors who took part were George Obert, Joddie Brown, Lucille Webber, John O'Connor, Bill Poole, Jim Milo, John Nodvedt, Harry Dimeco, Kathy Fallon, Bonnie Taylor, Dot Riley, Martin Sillsbury, and Jay Howard. Assistant Stage Managers were Warren Mathews, Ted Snure, Bill Weiss, Tom Murphy and Bob Kaldrovics. Their school days are coming to an end as the graduates receive their diplomas. Mr. Goldberg congratulates Elsa Hov as she accepts the Citizen of the Year Award. Joyce Wyble, who graduated with highest honors, delivers her speech to the audience. 14 A STEP INTO On June 21, 1965, at 7:00 P.M., an important step on the ladder of success was taken by 164 Butler High School seniors. After a week of long rehearsals in the hot sun, the Class of 1965 marched onto the bleachers to the traditional Pomp and Circumstance.” Following speeches by William Burt, John Poli- castro, and Joyce Wyble, Mr. John Becker presented the class to Mr. Charles Ebers, President of the Board of Education, who conferred the diplomas. Mr. Benjamin Goldberg then announced scholar- ship winners and honor awards. Barry Worman received the Class of 1962 Award and the Student Council Award. Elsa Hov was the recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award. Students graduating with highest honors were Joyce Wyble, Susan Wyble, and Kevin Conry. After being encircled by the new alumni and blue and gold streamers, the audience took part in the final phase of the graduation with the singing of the Alma Mater.” Barry Worman, the recipient of two Honor Awards, is congratulated by Mr. Goldberg. Rodney Hamilton awaits to distribute diplomas as Mr. Ebers is assisted by Lucille Webber, secretary of the class. THE FUTURE Encircling the audience with blue and gold streamers, the newest alumni of Butler High join together in singing the Alma Mater!' y n 111 n 11111111 n 1111 ii hi